More changes coming to Auburn Arena, and we aren’t just talking about the facility upgrades that were recently approved by the Board of Trustees.
According to a release from the Auburn athletics department, the Tigers are changing the name of their basketball facility. The name will be changing from Auburn Arena to Neville Arena as of Mar. 4.
A dedication marking the official name change from Auburn Arena to Neville Arena will take place March 4 at the venue, with an on-court recognition March 5 during men’s basketball’s regular season finale vs. South Carolina.
Neville Arena, opened in 2010 with a seating capacity of 9,121, will be named after Bill and Connie Neville, members of the Pat Dye Society, Tigers Unlimited’s highest level of giving.
“We wanted to do something special for men’s basketball because it’s become such another amazing Auburn experience,” Bill Neville said. “The fact that we can benefit so many student-athletes, students, and members of the Auburn family was our primary inspiration. We’re honored that Auburn would consider us.”
“It’s a remarkable time for Auburn Basketball,” Connie Neville said. “Coach Pearl has built a wonderful program, bringing excitement and enjoyment to the arena. We are very humbled to be able to make this gift.”
The change in the venue’s name comes after the single-largest gift donation in Auburn history from the Neville’s. The Board of Trustees also recently approved the upgrades to the basketball facility including a new practice add-on to the eventually renamed Neville Arena.