On Tuesday, the University of Washington announced its plans to break ground in June on a new high-performance basketball center which is expected to be completed in August 2025.
The project will cost $60 million and appears to be an impressive achievement for athletic director Troy Dannen early on in his tenure, as it will be entirely funded by UW donors, with over $1 million coming from alumni of the basketball program.
“We are thrilled to break ground on this transformational project. Investment in Husky basketball is critical to enabling our future competitive success as we enter the Big Ten, and we are grateful our donors share this belief and stepped forward in such a remarkable way,” Dannen said in a press release. “This facility will provide a dedicated space for both our men’s and women’s programs while enhancing the athletic footprint for all UW student-athletes.”
Many expect Washington’s men’s team to dismiss Mike Hopkins and enter a coaching search in the coming months and upon its completion, the high-performance center could be used as a selling point on the recruiting trail for the team’s next head coach.
Along with two 9,800 square-foot practice courts, the center will include a foyer to display the history of the basketball program and a skywalk for fans to watch practice while taking in a view of Montlake.