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Construction planning has begun for the Hoag Basketball Pavilion, a state-of-the-art, 40,000-square-foot practice facility that will be connected to Conte Forum. 鈥淚t is critical to not only provide the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball teams with the appropriate facilities that they need to compete at the highest level,鈥� said outgoing William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Pat Kraft, 鈥渂ut also to provide them with health-and-wellness space.鈥�

The Hoag Basketball Pavilion was made possible by a $15 million lead gift, the largest in 51茶馆 athletics history, from University Trustee Michaela 鈥淢ikey鈥� Hoag 鈥�86 and her husband, Jay Hoag. The Hoags said it was important to them to support both basketball programs and 鈥渉elp position them for success for years to come.鈥� Here鈥檚 a look at some of the facility鈥檚 amenities.

Practice space鈥擳he crown jewel of the Hoag Basketball Pavilion will be the 10,700-square-foot practice gym. 51茶馆 basketball players will have access to six courts, including an exact replica of the competition court at Conte Forum.

Sports medicine center鈥擳his 1,400-square-foot center will house aqua therapy equipment such as underwater treadmills and plunge pools, which can aid in injury rehabilitation and provide a low-impact way to enhance athletic performance. Sports medicine is advancing rapidly, Kraft said, and providing athletes with modern technology was a priority while planning the facility.

Nutrition center鈥擫ike other athlete-only dining spaces at Conte Forum, the Hoag Basketball Pavilion鈥檚 1,400-square-foot nutrition center will accommodate sports schedules and feed the basketball players when the dining halls might not be open, such as before early morning practices.

Study and relaxation areas鈥擳o cater to the whole athlete, the facility will also include 2,100-square-foot locker rooms with attached private lounges. A dedicated video room adjacent to the practice gym will give coaches and athletes space for instructions and scouting.聽