3500 is small but building looks super nice on TV. Appears to have “pit” potential if students get involved?
Duquesne renovated their arena which took a total of 22 months to complete.
Here from last season is Dave Jablonski’s ranking of all A10 arenas.
The renovation of the old Palumbo Center, now called UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, at Duquesne has made this a good time to rank the 14 Atlantic 10 Conference arenas.
Duquesne spent $45 million giving its home a facelift, and Dayton fans, who always travel well to the game in Pittsburgh, saw it for the first time Jan. 15. The arena opened a year ago with Duquesne’s first home game — also against Dayton — in 22 months, but this is the first season the Dukes have played home games in the renovated arena without capacity restrictions.
WHIO’s Larry Hansgen ranked the A-10 arenas in 2016 and Duquesne’s arena 12th. I’d have to think he’d have it higher now. I’ve been to every arena in the conference at least three times. Here’s my attempt to rank the arenas from best to worst.
5. UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse: Windows at one side of the arena let in natural light, a rarity for college basketball arenas. UD Arena has the same feature now on one side. There are few traces — bleacher seating behind one basket being one of them — of the old Palumbo Center, which opened in 1988. Seat for seat, this might be the second-best arena in the A-10 now, but it seats 3,500, making it the 286th largest in the nation.
6. Ryan Center: Rhode Island’s home arena opened in 2002. It seats 7,657 fans, and the Rams typically have strong crowds. They’re averaging 4,618 fans (fifth in the conference) this season.
3500 is small but building looks super nice on TV. Appears to have “pit” potential if students get involved?
Duquesne renovated their arena which took a total of 22 months to complete.
Here from last season is Dave Jablonski’s ranking of all A10 arenas.
The renovation of the old Palumbo Center, now called UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, at Duquesne has made this a good time to rank the 14 Atlantic 10 Conference arenas.
Duquesne spent $45 million giving its home a facelift, and Dayton fans, who always travel well to the game in Pittsburgh, saw it for the first time Jan. 15. The arena opened a year ago with Duquesne’s first home game — also against Dayton — in 22 months, but this is the first season the Dukes have played home games in the renovated arena without capacity restrictions.
WHIO’s Larry Hansgen ranked the A-10 arenas in 2016 and Duquesne’s arena 12th. I’d have to think he’d have it higher now. I’ve been to every arena in the conference at least three times. Here’s my attempt to rank the arenas from best to worst.
5. UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse: Windows at one side of the arena let in natural light, a rarity for college basketball arenas. UD Arena has the same feature now on one side. There are few traces — bleacher seating behind one basket being one of them — of the old Palumbo Center, which opened in 1988. Seat for seat, this might be the second-best arena in the A-10 now, but it seats 3,500, making it the 286th largest in the nation.
6. Ryan Center: Rhode Island’s home arena opened in 2002. It seats 7,657 fans, and the Rams typically have strong crowds. They’re averaging 4,618 fans (fifth in the conference) this season.
Cool I guess? Let me know when natural light sells enough tickets to generate enough revenue for Duquesne to be a tournament team. Until then we don't belong in the same conference
3500 is small but building looks super nice on TV. Appears to have “pit” potential if students get involved?
Duquesne renovated their arena which took a total of 22 months to complete.
Here from last season is Dave Jablonski’s ranking of all A10 arenas.
The renovation of the old Palumbo Center, now called UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, at Duquesne has made this a good time to rank the 14 Atlantic 10 Conference arenas.
Duquesne spent $45 million giving its home a facelift, and Dayton fans, who always travel well to the game in Pittsburgh, saw it for the first time Jan. 15. The arena opened a year ago with Duquesne’s first home game — also against Dayton — in 22 months, but this is the first season the Dukes have played home games in the renovated arena without capacity restrictions.
WHIO’s Larry Hansgen ranked the A-10 arenas in 2016 and Duquesne’s arena 12th. I’d have to think he’d have it higher now. I’ve been to every arena in the conference at least three times. Here’s my attempt to rank the arenas from best to worst.
5. UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse: Windows at one side of the arena let in natural light, a rarity for college basketball arenas. UD Arena has the same feature now on one side. There are few traces — bleacher seating behind one basket being one of them — of the old Palumbo Center, which opened in 1988. Seat for seat, this might be the second-best arena in the A-10 now, but it seats 3,500, making it the 286th largest in the nation.
6. Ryan Center: Rhode Island’s home arena opened in 2002. It seats 7,657 fans, and the Rams typically have strong crowds. They’re averaging 4,618 fans (fifth in the conference) this season.
Cool I guess? Let me know when natural light sells enough tickets to generate enough revenue for Duquesne to be a tournament team. Until then we don't belong in the same conference
Why do you have to be so negative?
There was a comment about how nice the renovations and the inside of the Duquesne building looked so I decided to do some searching.
Not to try to impress with the research but to help or enhance the conversation.
Dave Jablonski is a long term writer for Dayton and very knowledgeable of the A10. States he has been to every A10 arena at a minimum of 3 times so he tends to know before and after comparisons when renovations have taken place.
Duquesne reduced their seating capacity to improve seat quality. LaSalle also reducing capacity for quality seating.
Many Dayton fans bought Tix for Duquesne as only a 4 hour drive.
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 9:50 am
by RhowdyRam02
Yeah, it's a great gym for the America East or another one bid league. I don't give a shit if every one of the 3500 seats is a massaging recliner and it's the nicest gym ever, it's not an A10 level arena.
It's amazing that some people just don't get it. People want to bitch and moan about transferring, NIL, and "cartels" out to get us but don't realize our biggest issue is that our conference is an anchor that will drive us under. So yeah, I'm going to be negative towards a school that has gotten the Atlantic 10 one tournament unit in 45 years
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:05 am
by ramster
RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑4 months ago
Yeah, it's a great gym for the America East or another one bid league. I don't give a shit if every one of the 3500 seats is a massaging recliner and it's the nicest gym ever, it's not an A10 level arena.
It's amazing that some people just don't get it. People want to bitch and moan about transferring, NIL, and "cartels" out to get us but don't realize our biggest issue is that our conference is an anchor that will drive us under. So yeah, I'm going to be negative towards a school that has gotten the Atlantic 10 one tournament unit in 45 years
I get it
I get it
I get it
I get it
How the hell could anybody not get it
You hate and despise anything to do with:
Duquesne - 1 tournament unit in 45 years
LaSalle
Fordham
Loyola
UMASS
George Mason
Any others?
How you can think people don’t get your hatred for the bottom teams is crazy talk. Nobody hated them and mentions their hate for them as much as you.
So what is your solution?
Leave the conference?
Kick them all out?
Suggest on this board new conference listings of schools that stays in this board?
Writing the A10 Commissioner might be a good start as she has stated she is looking to add a 16th team.
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:05 am
by NYGFan_Section208
RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑4 months ago
Yeah, it's a great gym for the America East or another one bid league. I don't give a shit if every one of the 3500 seats is a massaging recliner and it's the nicest gym ever, it's not an A10 level arena.
It's amazing that some people just don't get it. People want to bitch and moan about transferring, NIL, and "cartels" out to get us but don't realize our biggest issue is that our conference is an anchor that will drive us under. So yeah, I'm going to be negative towards a school that has gotten the Atlantic 10 one tournament unit in 45 years
Massaging recliners sounds nice. Do they have a heating option like at the movies?
RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑4 months ago
Yeah, it's a great gym for the America East or another one bid league. I don't give a shit if every one of the 3500 seats is a massaging recliner and it's the nicest gym ever, it's not an A10 level arena.
It's amazing that some people just don't get it. People want to bitch and moan about transferring, NIL, and "cartels" out to get us but don't realize our biggest issue is that our conference is an anchor that will drive us under. So yeah, I'm going to be negative towards a school that has gotten the Atlantic 10 one tournament unit in 45 years
Massaging recliners sounds nice. Do they have a heating option like at the movies?
Ok, hold up...which movie theater has tush warmers?
RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑4 months ago
Yeah, it's a great gym for the America East or another one bid league. I don't give a shit if every one of the 3500 seats is a massaging recliner and it's the nicest gym ever, it's not an A10 level arena.
It's amazing that some people just don't get it. People want to bitch and moan about transferring, NIL, and "cartels" out to get us but don't realize our biggest issue is that our conference is an anchor that will drive us under. So yeah, I'm going to be negative towards a school that has gotten the Atlantic 10 one tournament unit in 45 years
Massaging recliners sounds nice. Do they have a heating option like at the movies?
Ok, hold up...which movie theater has tush warmers?
Had to google this one…….
Can’t believe it
Do Cinemark seats heat up?
At the touch of a button, your seat is adjustable to a variety of positions for your most perfect comfort level. In addition, each auditorium is designed for optimal viewing from every seat in the house. Many Cinemark theatres also feature heated Luxury Loungers for a touch of added coziness.
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:32 am
by ramster
Saturday's Games of Interest:
VCU (9-7) (-5.5) AT LaSalle (10-6) 12:30pm USA Net
Davidson (10-5) AT George Washington (12-3) (-1.5) 2pm ESPN+
Fordham (7-8) AT St Bonaventure (10-4) (-10.5) 2:30pm USA Net
Loyola (10-6) AT St Joseph's (10-5) (-6.5) 4pm ESPNU/ESPN+
George Mason (12-3) AT Richmond (10-5) (-2.5) 6pm ESPN+
Massaging recliners sounds nice. Do they have a heating option like at the movies?
Ok, hold up...which movie theater has tush warmers?
Had to google this one…….
Can’t believe it
Do Cinemark seats heat up?
At the touch of a button, your seat is adjustable to a variety of positions for your most perfect comfort level. In addition, each auditorium is designed for optimal viewing from every seat in the house. Many Cinemark theatres also feature heated Luxury Loungers for a touch of added coziness.
I believe the theater in South County Commons has heated recliners.
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:43 am
by Jersey77
RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑4 months ago
Yeah, it's a great gym for the America East or another one bid league. I don't give a shit if every one of the 3500 seats is a massaging recliner and it's the nicest gym ever, it's not an A10 level arena.
It's amazing that some people just don't get it. People want to bitch and moan about transferring, NIL, and "cartels" out to get us but don't realize our biggest issue is that our conference is an anchor that will drive us under. So yeah, I'm going to be negative towards a school that has gotten the Atlantic 10 one tournament unit in 45 years
Our biggest issue has been being in the cellar the last 3 years, finishing 10th,11th, and 14th. Make no mistake about that.
I think it is amazing that you don't get that, I guess you believe that is the fault of the A10 administration.
Duquesne renovated their arena which took a total of 22 months to complete.
Here from last season is Dave Jablonski’s ranking of all A10 arenas.
The renovation of the old Palumbo Center, now called UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse, at Duquesne has made this a good time to rank the 14 Atlantic 10 Conference arenas.
Duquesne spent $45 million giving its home a facelift, and Dayton fans, who always travel well to the game in Pittsburgh, saw it for the first time Jan. 15. The arena opened a year ago with Duquesne’s first home game — also against Dayton — in 22 months, but this is the first season the Dukes have played home games in the renovated arena without capacity restrictions.
WHIO’s Larry Hansgen ranked the A-10 arenas in 2016 and Duquesne’s arena 12th. I’d have to think he’d have it higher now. I’ve been to every arena in the conference at least three times. Here’s my attempt to rank the arenas from best to worst.
5. UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse: Windows at one side of the arena let in natural light, a rarity for college basketball arenas. UD Arena has the same feature now on one side. There are few traces — bleacher seating behind one basket being one of them — of the old Palumbo Center, which opened in 1988. Seat for seat, this might be the second-best arena in the A-10 now, but it seats 3,500, making it the 286th largest in the nation.
6. Ryan Center: Rhode Island’s home arena opened in 2002. It seats 7,657 fans, and the Rams typically have strong crowds. They’re averaging 4,618 fans (fifth in the conference) this season.
Cool I guess? Let me know when natural light sells enough tickets to generate enough revenue for Duquesne to be a tournament team. Until then we don't belong in the same conference
Why do you have to be so negative?
There was a comment about how nice the renovations and the inside of the Duquesne building looked so I decided to do some searching.
Not to try to impress with the research but to help or enhance the conversation.
Dave Jablonski is a long term writer for Dayton and very knowledgeable of the A10. States he has been to every A10 arena at a minimum of 3 times so he tends to know before and after comparisons when renovations have taken place.
Duquesne reduced their seating capacity to improve seat quality. LaSalle also reducing capacity for quality seating.
Many Dayton fans bought Tix for Duquesne as only a 4 hour drive.
His rankings are
No one in their right mind has the Ryan Center SIXTH. So what Duquesne has some renovations, it's no Ryan Center.
Siegal center is also overrated. It's only because they've been good. It's an old ass ugly gym dug into the ground. The Robins center and the Ryan Center are very similar. Kind of interchangeable, but I think the Ryan has better seats and it's louder.
The rest of the rankings make no sense. How can rose Hill gym be 8th?
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 5:00 pm
by Jersey77
Fordham knocks off the Bonnies at the Reilly Center 80-74, crazy.
All 3 Rams win today: Rhody, VCU, and Fordham.
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:23 pm
by reef
Loyola wins 78-75 @ Joes who now 0-3 in conf
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:29 pm
by Jersey77
reef wrote: ↑4 months ago
Loyola wins 78-75 @ Joes who now 0-3 in conf
Several felt the Joes would be contenders this season.
Tough loss to Loyola at home
RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑4 months ago
Yeah, it's a great gym for the America East or another one bid league. I don't give a shit if every one of the 3500 seats is a massaging recliner and it's the nicest gym ever, it's not an A10 level arena.
It's amazing that some people just don't get it. People want to bitch and moan about transferring, NIL, and "cartels" out to get us but don't realize our biggest issue is that our conference is an anchor that will drive us under. So yeah, I'm going to be negative towards a school that has gotten the Atlantic 10 one tournament unit in 45 years
Massaging recliners sounds nice. Do they have a heating option like at the movies?
Ok, hold up...which movie theater has tush warmers?
The one at South County Commons...where Tower Hill Brewing is happening
reef wrote: ↑4 months ago
Loyola wins 78-75 @ Joes who now 0-3 in conf
Several felt the Joes would be contenders this season.
Tough loss to Loyola at home
Sorry to say it, but I hope they lose the rest of their games. Not a well disciplined bench. We sit right behind the visitors bench and several players were turning to the stands telling URI fans to STFU. The family member’s sitting in front of us were equally classless, starting fights with us.
reef wrote: ↑4 months ago
Loyola wins 78-75 @ Joes who now 0-3 in conf
Several felt the Joes would be contenders this season.
Tough loss to Loyola at home
Sorry to say it, but I hope they lose the rest of their games. Not a well disciplined bench. We sit right behind the visitors bench and several players were turning to the stands telling URI fans to STFU. The family member’s sitting in front of us were equally classless, starting fights with us.
Maybe that's a Philly thing, the Eagles fans are the worst.
RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑4 months ago
Yeah, it's a great gym for the America East or another one bid league. I don't give a shit if every one of the 3500 seats is a massaging recliner and it's the nicest gym ever, it's not an A10 level arena.
It's amazing that some people just don't get it. People want to bitch and moan about transferring, NIL, and "cartels" out to get us but don't realize our biggest issue is that our conference is an anchor that will drive us under. So yeah, I'm going to be negative towards a school that has gotten the Atlantic 10 one tournament unit in 45 years
Our biggest issue has been being in the cellar the last 3 years, finishing 10th,11th, and 14th. Make no mistake about that.
I think it is amazing that you don't get that, I guess you believe that is the fault of the A10 administration.
Please tell us more about how David Cox needs more time to turn it around
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 10:35 pm
by SmartyBarrett
reef wrote: ↑4 months ago
Loyola wins 78-75 @ Joes who now 0-3 in conf
reef wrote: ↑4 months ago
Loyola wins 78-75 @ Joes who now 0-3 in conf
Billy Lange is a horrifically bad coach.
Funny people were coming around on him for the first time in 5 years like 2 weeks ago.
This is what happens when you fire a legend to “make your mark” as an AD, and can’t admit you f’d up so you keep him.
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:37 pm
by reef
Yeah I’m a bit surprised I thought they were good with the road win @ Nova and the close loss to Kentucky, oh well hope they keep losing not a fan
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:12 am
by ramster
ramster wrote: ↑4 months agoSaturday's Games of Interest:
VCU (9-7) (-5.5) AT LaSalle (10-6) 12:30pm USA Net
Davidson (10-5) AT George Washington (12-3) (-1.5) 2pm ESPN+
Fordham (7-8) AT St Bonaventure (10-4) (-10.5) 2:30pm USA Net
Loyola (10-6) AT St Joseph's (10-5) (-6.5) 4pm ESPNU/ESPN+
George Mason (12-3) AT Richmond (10-5) (-2.5) 6pm ESPN+
VCU won at LaSalle by 6 beating PS by .5
Davidson lost at GW in OT by 4 points. GW wins game and PS
Fordham upsets at St Bona winning by 6 and underdogs by 10.5. Bad showing by Bonnies on their home court to a struggling Fordham team
Loyola upsets at St Joseph's winning by 3 and underdogs by 6.5
Richmond beats GMU by 7 on their home court. Richmond wins PS too as they were favored by 2.5
In other games:
#2 ranked Houston lost at TCU 68-67
On Sunday, Maryland upset #10 ranked Illinois at Illinois 76-67. Illinois was favored by 9.5
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:18 am
by ramster
Monday Martin Luther King Day A10 Games:
Note both games are Monday afternoon and both Nationally televised by CBSSN
George Mason (13-4) (-2.5) @George Washington (-5.5) (13-3) CBSSN 2pm
LaSalle (10-7) @ St Joseph's (10-6) (-11.5) CBSSN 4pm
Current A10 Conference Standings:
Dayton (3-0)
Richmond (3-0)
URI (3-0)
Loyola (3-1)
Fordham (2-1)
George Washington (2-1)
VCU (2-2)
George Mason (2-2)
UMASS (2-2)
St Bonaventure (1-2)
St Louis (1-2)
LaSalle (1-3)
Davidson (0-3)
St Joseph's (0-3)
Duquesne (0-3)
For some here could be the biggest game of the day is 1pm Springfield Hoophall Classic. URI Coaching Staff sightings on ESPNU today??
Ben Hammond URI Commit is the starting PG for Paul VI
Paul VI (11-1) is Ranked #3 Nationally being #2 Long Island Lutheran (11-1) and #1 Monteverde Academy (15-0) in SCNext Rankings Jan 9.
Columbus (13-4) is Ranked #5
Paul VI from Virginia vs Christopher Columbus from Miami FL - ESPNU ESPN Top 100 Players 2024 in this Game:
#28 Jase Richardson - Columbus
#45 Darren Harris - Paul VI (Duke)
#81 Isaiah Abraham - Paul VI (UCONN)
ESPN Top 60 Players 2025 in this Game:
#2 Cameron Boozer - Columbus
#16 Cayden Boozer - Columbus
ESPN Top 25 Players 2026 in this Game:
#18 Jordan Smith - Paul VI
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 9:34 am
by Rhody15
I said this at the beginning of the year, GW was picked way too low preseason.
They have two studs, and probably the best freshman in the conference (albeit a redshirt freshman).
Barring major injuries, I think they contend for a Top 4 seed.
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 10:42 am
by Jersey77
Rhody15 wrote: ↑4 months ago
I said this at the beginning of the year, GW was picked way too low preseason.
They have two studs, and probably the best freshman in the conference (albeit a redshirt freshman).
Barring major injuries, I think they contend for a Top 4 seed.
We knew that they would have a solid backcourt with Bishop and Edward's.
Buchanan was a good prospect who has plenty of upside, but I didn't expect him and Johnson to make such a big immediate impact this season as freshmen.
Add to that Caputo brought in grad transfer rim protector Akingbola who already has 54 blocks.
They have a good mixture of young and veteran talent, have to be impressed with what Caputo has done so far.
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:21 am
by Obadiah
Not mentioned earlier, but while URI was beating UMass, Bryant visited UNH and came away a 89-74 winner. Close first half, but Bryant dominated in the second stanza. Bulldogs had 4 players with double digit scoring.
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 11:24 am
by PeterRamTime
reef wrote: ↑4 months ago
Yeah I’m a bit surprised I thought they were good with the road win @ Nova and the close loss to Kentucky, oh well hope they keep losing not a fan
They definitely were good then.
They looked like a different team in the OOC and now they drank some EMBARONSING juice.
reef wrote: ↑4 months ago
Yeah I’m a bit surprised I thought they were good with the road win @ Nova and the close loss to Kentucky, oh well hope they keep losing not a fan
They definitely were good then.
They looked like a different team in the OOC and now they drank some EMBARONSING juice.
..people are still referring to our coach from 10+ years ago in insults?
Kinda petty.
Move on, we’re in a much better place now.
Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2024 2:08 pm
by reef
ramster wrote: ↑4 months agoMonday Martin Luther King Day A10 Games:
Note both games are Monday afternoon and both Nationally televised by CBSSN
George Mason (13-4) (-2.5) @George Washington (-5.5) (13-3) CBSSN 2pm
LaSalle (10-7) @ St Joseph's (10-6) (-11.5) CBSSN 4pm
Current A10 Conference Standings:
Dayton (3-0)
Richmond (3-0)
URI (3-0)
Loyola (3-1)
Fordham (2-1)
George Washington (2-1)
VCU (2-2)
George Mason (2-2)
UMASS (2-2)
St Bonaventure (1-2)
St Louis (1-2)
LaSalle (1-3)
Davidson (0-3)
St Joseph's (0-3)
Duquesne (0-3)
For some here could be the biggest game of the day is 1pm Springfield Hoophall Classic. URI Coaching Staff sightings on ESPNU today??
Ben Hammond URI Commit is the starting PG for Paul VI
Paul VI (11-1) is Ranked #3 Nationally being #2 Long Island Lutheran (11-1) and #1 Monteverde Academy (15-0) in SCNext Rankings Jan 9.
Columbus (13-4) is Ranked #5
Paul VI from Virginia vs Christopher Columbus from Miami FL - ESPNU ESPN Top 100 Players 2024 in this Game:
#28 Jase Richardson - Columbus
#45 Darren Harris - Paul VI (Duke)
#81 Isaiah Abraham - Paul VI (UCONN)
ESPN Top 60 Players 2025 in this Game:
#2 Cameron Boozer - Columbus
#16 Cayden Boozer - Columbus
ESPN Top 25 Players 2026 in this Game:
#18 Jordan Smith - Paul VI
I just turned it on Ben Hammond drove and got his shot blocked by one of the Boozers
