The $12 million, 46,000-square-foot basketball practice facility will be constructed on the corner of Coliseum Drive and Hill Drive across from the Gillom Sports Center at the Coliseum Drive exit off Highway 6. With its red brick and white columns matching the campus architecture, the structure will be a cornerstone in the impressive complex of athletics facilities on the southwest corner of the campus.

The facility consists of four main areas:

• Public spaces
• Staff (coaches) spaces
• Team spaces
• Individual practice courts for men’s and women’s teams

PUBLIC SPACES include an attractive main lobby to receive visitors and display memorabilia recounting the rich history and tradition of Ole Miss men’s and women’s basketball. A multimedia/entertainment theater can be used for Media Days as well as video presentations and team functions.

STAFF (COACHES) SPACES are adjacent to the lobby, where a receptionist will direct visitors to their destinations. Coaches’ offices, a conference room, a copy center, and staff locker and dressing facilities complete the suites. The head coaches’ offices provide direct access to and view of their respective practice courts.

TEAM SPACES are specialized with shared weight and training rooms, and separate men’s and women’s film rooms, including computer terminals and video access. Separate team lounges also include computer access and a kitchenette. Finally, there are spacious locker and dressing facilities, a central laundry, video editing room, small court viewing space, and storage and equipment space.

INDIVIDUAL PRACTICE COURTS for the men’s and women’s teams eliminate the scheduling conflicts that occur regularly when both teams are sharing one court for all practices and games. Practice courts for each team will allow both the men and women to maximize their practice time and achieve their full potential as players.