Big East Basketball Arenas

[@mets137781]

Couple of things- the Big East tends to be smaller colleges that excel at Basketball first. They also tend to be inner city and therefore most don't have the space to build large arena hence why they borrow their cities' larger arena. This can actually be a great way for a stadium or arena head to experience these arenas without shelling out an arm and a leg. This is because the ticket costs are lower and they don't fill up these large arenas in most cases. Another reason for multiple buildings is that many have regional fanbases. UConn, in my home state, has it's campus way up in the Northeast "Quiet Corner" of the state which is quite a drive to get to. They use the XL Center not just for size but because of its central location in Hartford (Uconn campus is over an hour away, this is also the reason that their football stadium is in Hartford as well). Also they will play games at the Arenas in Bridgeport and Mohegan Sun to bring the team to the fanbase. One other interesting fact about the Xl Center (AKA Hartford Civic Center) is that up until the mid 90s it actually had a shopping mall attached to it with stores and restaurants right outside. It made for a very interesting experience to take in a game although the building these days while functional is showing it's age.

[@chrisveech7408]

Hinkle Fieldhouse truly is a cathedral for basketball. It was once the largest arena in the country and hosted all of Indiana's state championships. It's also the final scene for the movie "Hoosiers".

[@brodymcgowan9989]

As a Butler student Hinkle is the best sporting environment that I’ve ever been a part of

[@charlesmurphy3222]

With the exception of UCONN, the Big East is pretty much all Catholic and Jesuit universities which Men's Basketball being their #1 revenue generating sport. Great conference and very well respected among college basketball fans. College baseball stadiums this summer. A very fascinating review.

[@samuraisaxon6800]

UCONN and Butler are the only two non Roman Catholic schools in the Big East. They should kick butler and UConn out and invite Notre Dame and Boston College to make it a true all Catholic school league

[@markbrown4039]

Hinkle Fieldhouse was where the climatic final sequence of the film "Hoosiers" was set, and shot. For Wintrust, that's actually the flag of the city of Chicago. Chicagoans are very civic-minded.

[@otaviofrnazario]

and also where the state championship final of the real team was played

[@JacksonCommander]

The flag on Wintrust Arena is the city flag of Chicago

[@mksaelens]

Absolutely. It's actually the newest part of McCormick Place, North America's largest convention center, which is owned and operated by the Metropolitan McPier and Exposition Authority (the City of Chicago agency that also owns and operates Navy Pier), hence the city flag. It was built as part of plans to replace the 5,000-seat Arie Crown Theater in the oldest part of McCormick Place, the 55-year-old 750,000-square-foot Lakeside Center on Lake Michigan, directly across the Du Sable Lake Shore Drive from the main complex of buildings. With the Chicago Bears plans to move to north suburban Arlington Heights (that's how we describe local geography in Chicagoland) in jeopardy, they're reportedly now seriously considering building a new domed stadium in the parking lot that Lakeside Center currently shares with Soldier Field (which is immediately to the north of that lot), it could become part of that complex. As usual, too much snark and totally insulting to what has actually been rated as one of the world's most recognizable and iconic flags. I tend to mute this guy's audio, anyway, as it adds absolutely nothing to the visuals.

[@BroadwayJoe99]

PRONUNCIATION ALERT: The "Seton" in Seton Hall is pronounce SEE-ton, not SEH-ton. It's named after Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the aunt of the school's founder, James Roosevelt Bayley, then the Bishop of Newark, New Jersey.

[@forumknight]

Lol… a yank doing an pronunciation lesson

[@charlesmurphy3222]

He's right, Mate. It's all good though. From an Aussie dialect, it's a 50/50 shot. Love your work.

[@roguelead72]

Eh, the guy from Bullet For My Valentine pronounced it Satin Hall on a promo for WSOU.

[@BroadwayJoe99]

@@roguelead72 And they let him live.....

[@PrinceAnt722]

Also, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton is the first American to be canonized a Saint by the Vatican.

[@tylerkochman1007]

Wintrust was designed by the late famed architect Cesar Pelli. He designed the Petronas Towers among other buildings. Also designed University of Chicago’s student athletics center, where their D3 basketball team plays. Also, the surrounding high rises are nearly all very recent developments. The area surrounding the McCormick Place Convention Center (which the arena is attached to) has been getting a lot of attention from developers in recent years. Also, McCormick Place is the west hemisphere’s largest convention center and among the world’s largest as well

[@RossM3838]

Madison square garden was originally an actual garden In Madison square Because of its large space people hired it for sports and other events When a new venue was built the owners kept the name as it was already famous and they kept it for the current arena that was built in the 1960s

[@mikeE997]

Also, another key important fact: Madison Square Garden, while the home of St John's, has a more important role: it is the location of the big east tournament, which makes this an important venue for all the teams.

[@otaviofrnazario]

yes. I was a kid in the final years of the "old" big east, with Syracuse, Louisville, West Viriginia and Pitt on in. The Big East tournament used to set the tone for March Madness

[@vincentkennedy3487]

Go Johnnies

[@coryspang7548]

I went to Hinkle Field House several times when Butler was still a part of the Horizon League. One of my favorite historical basketball arenas.

[@bizmen81]

Finally! I've been waiting a billion years for this one! Love your sarcasm!

[@PentonMitch99]

The best basketball conference

[@gdo3510]

I miss the Big East dearly (Syracuse fan)

[@bluebear1985]

I remember reading about the roof troubles of the XL Center (previously named Hartford Civic Center). It started being the home of the WHA's New England Whalers in 1975 (renamed the Hartford Whalers once they entered the NHL in 1979). They would remain there until their departure for Carolina in 1997. These days, it's also used by the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League.

[@CCL0286]

You're the man for this video. Thank you

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

Thanks for watching!

[@zachchase1521]

I think you would really enjoy doing the NCAA Division I Baseball venues. Just throwing that out there.

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

I keep on meaning to finish off the college baseball video I have in the works. I'm sure I will eventually.

[@dennisud]

Don't worry if I wanted concise, intelligent comments I'd go somewhere else! ;-) Seriously Good as always with a few quips thrown in!

[@timothymoroney9100]

Villanova’s arena was originally named after the man who have funded its construction…the John Du Pont Pavilion…unfortunately in 1996, John Du Pont murdered Olympic Gold Medalist Wrestler, Dave Schultz. The university obviously didn’t want it’s basketball arena named after a murder.

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

Damn!

[@frankym69]

Bulls: you can't build a better arena. Depaul: hold my goddamn beer. Also bulls: not fair. Me: anybody got any green?

[@AyjAy011]

I’m a butler student and I go to every basketball game I can it’s so awesome to see games in Hinkle

[@dmac80]

Providence is 46-3 in their last 49 home games. They are the best in all of Division 1 basketball at home last 3 years. When that arena gets going its something special. Great Italian 5 min walk up Federal Hill. #pcbb

[@chicagoakland]

Thank goodness you did this after Wintrust opened, the Rosemont Horizon was TERRIBLE. It wasn't even in Chicago proper (it was out by O'Hare) and the arena was basically empty for every DePaul game.

[@Random18937]

A video on European basketball stadiums would be cool!

[@christianzdon3997]

Can you do NCAA Hockey East arenas?

[@charleswilliamsjr]

Dunkin 🍩 arena is providence is very pretty almost 50 Years old!

[@dmac80]

Hia first view from inside 'The Dunk' (was an awesome nickname btw) now the AMP is from either pre reno or reno 1.0. The second shot is more accurate of 2023. Not perfect but pretty modern and sleek for college bb. Luxury suites etc. Seats 12,410 and fills up for BE games. #pcbb

[@iananderson6434]

U should do mountain west basketball arenas

[@m3sh_xd]

thank you mr stadium 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

Thanks for watching!

[@lemonlemon6725]

If you like Villanova's arena, check out Maine's Alfond Arena!

[@ioanbota9397]

I like this big basket-ball arena

[@chocolatechipslime]

Hinkle Fieldhouse would be in my top 5 college arena to see a game

[@Atlantametrorailfanproductions]

You forgot to mention hockey as well cause of the capitals play atcapital one Arena

[@davidyaconis7002]

With 350 basketball arenas and 250 football fields in Division 1, he's got a lot of content to choose from.

[@epicoliver4008]

Next you should do College Baseball stadiums

[@charlesmurphy3222]

Mississippi State is incredible. He'll love that.

[@traehoffner2138]

Appreciate the Villanova love

[@clintmoses957]

PAC 12 Baseball stadiums ??? Please

[@CGAWFA]

You should do US college hockey arenas. Northeastern’s Matthews Arena dates back to 1909.

[@zachbirchler573]

mountain west mbb arenas plz

[@samuconnhuskies]

also MSG is home to the big east tournament, which normally gets the most attention out of any basketball conference tournament

[@yayhay1]

Chi health center is a great place to catch a game I’ve been there many times

[@Thejim0212]

Please do vanarama national league stadiums 🙏

[@phantomsalom2726]

Awesome video! Can you do MAC basketball arenas next?

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

Thanks! I'll cover all the div 1 conferences eventually and I'll be doing them in random order. So, I'm not sure which is next yet.

[@phantomsalom2726]

@@TheWideWorldofStadiums awesome!!! Cant wait to see Savage Arena!!!

[@samuconnhuskies]

finally big east arenas. gampel is a legendary arena

[@connecticut511]

7:00 its all 3

[@Shakemon]

Do a video about Test venues in India or best stadium from every Asian Country

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

The best stadium in every Asian country video will be coming out soon.

[@burgski]

can you do mountain west

[@Atlantametrorailfanproductions]

The historic big east arena in my opinion is msg Madison’ square center

[@bipedalame]

Best exteriors of stadiums please.

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

I actually started on that video ages ago but never finished it. Since you asked, I'll get it done soon. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Ckema12]

Can you do EuroLeague arenas

[@jacobmeakin6269]

You should add Georgetown on campus arena. ST. John’s 3 arenas that they use. Providence on campus arena to.

[@chocolatechipslime]

Do they play games at the on campus arenas?

[@jacobmeakin6269]

@@chocolatechipslime yes.

[@mysticpuffy]

Suggestion: Have you done the WNBA arenas? They are not all in NBA arenas and have some unique venues.

[@OliWarman]

Do RFL League 1 stadiums!

[@joanribas5978]

Do euroleague amd eurocup stadiums!!

[@michaelmartinez622]

UConn has 3rd home Storrs South (MSG)

[@brianjensen7985]

Hinkel is awesome.

[@coburgerj1993]

Imagine winding up at the CHI Health Center after searching for a medical facility

[@curtisdavis2157]

#RealCertifying!

[@Atlantametrorailfanproductions]

Dude the providence team has a new arena amcia pavilion

[@dmac80]

Not new. It was built in early 70s and known as Prov Civic Center then named Dunkin Donuts Center. Now its named Amica Mutual Pavilion (AMP). Was renovated 15 years ago so. Great venue and loud.

[@TheCyborgXD]

Vexillologists hate him!

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

I learnt a new word today.

[@Atlantametrorailfanproductions]

I mean garden

[@CMR617]

Do major league rugby!

[@mclsports6953]

SEC baseball

[@CFBVISITS]

First

[@AHomelessShoe]

Fun fact about Xavier, they moved to the Big East out of fear. They were too terrified of Dayton and chose to flee rather than face them again.

[@brodymcgowan9989]

Now they will leave the big East because they are too scared of Butler…

[@Xaverian3]

@@brodymcgowan9989 Xavier whoops Butler's ass every year. We welcome playing the bulldogs, easy wins.

[@Xaverian3]

Dayton wish they were invited to the Big East. Stuck in the irrelevant A10 which X won the conference 5 years in a row before leaving for the Big East

[@dxmnnndanny2092]

That was the worst flag joke. The Chicago flag is more well known than the Honduras one.

[@TheWideWorldofStadiums]

No, the worst flag joke would be that I saw that flag hoisted on a Chicago Ship.

[@dxmnnndanny2092]

@@TheWideWorldofStadiums lol love your videos, keep up the great work.