History
Construction of the arena began in 1972 as class space for physical education classes and as a recreation center for students. Mens basketball began using it as its home court in 1973.
On December 12, 2003, the main court was named the Charles "Lefty" Driesell Court after the former men's basketball coach. A ceremony was held during the halftime of an 88-57 victory over the University of South Alabama.
Renovations in 2004 replaced the playing floor of the main court as well as painting the walls. During the 2002-03 season, a four sided score board was added hanging from the ceiling as well as a "jumbotron" style screen on the south wall. More recently, a 225 Student-Athlete Learning Lab was opened on the first floor providing athlete advisement, study halls, tutorials, and computer labs.
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