New Ole Miss Basketball Arena, The Pavilion, Displays Signature Curved Roof
It’s no news that college hoops are big in the life of students, fans and the local residents who often support their teams at a feverish pitch. Thus, the University of Mississippi, founded in 1848 and known for its athletic programs, recently commissioned a $96.5 million basketball arena, The Pavilion at Ole Miss. The multi-purpose facility is home to the men’s and women’s basketball programs and also hosts graduation ceremonies, concerts and other university-wide events.
Work on the facility began with a groundbreaking ceremony in July 2014, and opened to great fanfare during a weekend long celebration, Jan. 7-10, 2016. The facility was designed by AECOM Technology, an architecture and engineering firm based in Kansas City, Mo. BL Harbert International located in Birmingham, Ala. was the general contractor with experience building several other SEC arenas.