It’s a whole ‘nother student athlete that we’re going to be able to get into homes and talk to,” Nevada men’s basketball coach Steve Alford said. “Now, as we get into a new era of basketball and how we go about doing our business, with the NIL (Name Image Likeness), with the transfer portal, to be able to sell this on top of our community, on top of our university, it just puts us at a whole ‘nother level. The initial plans are for Nevada’s women’s basketball team to remain on campus for its games.

Before that, the Wolf Pack played in a convention center south of downtown. A member of the Mountain West Conference, Nevada men’s basketball has played on campus at the 11,500-seat Lawlor Events Center since the center opened in 1983. The new arena would cover approximately 300,000 square feet including suites and premium hospitality clubs. Mereulo and University of Nevada President Brian Sandoval confirmed a partnership between the resort and the basketball team, “could make the arena their home beginning with the fall 2026 season.” “The vision is to transform GSR into a destination where community, sports and entertainment come together,” resort owner Alex Mereulo, who also is the majority owner of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes. Maui Invitational Creates Hoops for ‘Ohana Online Auction.2023 Maui Invitational Moved to Island of Oʻahu.Nevada Men’s Basketball Arena Part of Reno Casino Expansion Plan.Field Announced for 2024 Rady Children’s Invitational.Buffalo to Host USCAA Basketball Small College National Championships.

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