PC to build $37.5 million basketball building

[MU/Panther]

http://www.providencejournal.com/article/20151215/SPORTS/151219577/13933/breaking_ajax

The first phase is expected to begin in the spring and be completed by late summer 2017. The time frame for the second phase is to be determined.

[TedBaxter]

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/prov/genrel/auto_pdf/2015-16/misc_non_event/FriarDevelopmentCenter.pdf

Some renderings on the project and the phases.

[MKE_GoldenEagleFan]

Love it, obviously we have the AL, Georgetown just built one, and now Providence. This is a good sign that the Big East is healthy and can keep up. Not to mention, lots of the power 5 schools are pouring money into football facilities, we only have to do basketball facilities so we can lead the way.

[AlexJesswein]

Xavier is getting a Cintas Center upgrade, DePaul has a new arena on the way. Butler poured money into Hinkle too IIRC (at least a new scoreboard)

[CaribouJim]

Xavier is getting a Cintas Center upgrade, DePaul has a new arena on the way. Butler poured money into Hinkle too IIRC (at least a new scoreboard)

They did a more comprehensive renovation - new seats and stuff and IMO they needed it - was charming place, but getting tired IMO - was kind of underwhelmed at the MU game a couple years ago. Glad to see that they freshened things up.