FAU Arena
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| Florida Atlantic University Arena | |
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| "The Burrow" | |
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| Location | Florida Atlantic University 777 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 |
| Opened | 1984 |
| Owner | Florida Atlantic University |
| Operator | Florida Atlantic University |
| Construction cost | $9 million renovation upgrade (March 2007 - August 2007) |
| Tenants | Florida Atlantic University Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Volleyball American Basketball Association Palm Beach Imperials |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
FAU Arena, also commonly known as The Burrow, is a 5,000-seat multi-purpose arena located on the Boca Raton campus of Florida Atlantic University. In addition to being the home of both the men and women's basketball teams, the arena also serves as the home of the Palm Beach Imperials, an American Basketball Association team.
[edit] 2007 renovation
Following the 2006-07 basketball season, the Athletics Department is planning major renovations to FAU Arena, including interior and exterior. Such upgrades include:
- Exterior, including entrance overhangs and complete repainting
- Chairback seating behind both baskets and the west sideline
- New Scoreboard with Video Capabilities
- Locker room expansion(s) and enhancements
- Improved student section area on the east sideline
- FAU Store in the lobby
- Ticket booth outside the main entrance
The cost of total renovations should be around $9 million.
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