UI unveils plans for BB arena

The University of Idaho today unveiled plans to construct the Idaho Arena, a 4,700-seat, 70,000-square-foot athletics facility that will be home for the Vandal men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams and a university community gathering place for academic events, concerts and meetings.

Slated for construction on the north side of the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center, the Idaho Arena has the potential to take the Vandal basketball and volleyball teams to a new level of national attention and interest. The arena will strengthen recruiting, rally fan excitement and improve the residential campus environment for students, faculty, staff and the larger university community.

“This much-needed project is an investment in our student-athletes, in a great student experience and in an exciting campus environment for alumni, fans and the entire community,” UI President Chuck Staben said. “It is an investment in Vandal excellence. More here.