James A. Rhodes Arena
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James A. Rhodes Arena, nicknamed "The JAR", is an arena in Akron, Ohio, United States, on the campus of the University of Akron. Named for former Ohio governor Jim Rhodes, the arena opened in 1983 and is home to the Akron Zips men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. It was built next to and replaced the university's 3,000-seat Memorial Hall.
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"The JAR" | |
Location | 373 Carroll Street Akron, Ohio 44303 |
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Owner | University of Akron |
Operator | University of Akron |
Capacity | 5,500 |
Surface | Hardwood |
Construction | |
Broke ground | March 8, 1982 |
Opened | December 3, 1983 |
Construction cost | $12.5 million ($36.7 million in 2023 dollars[1]) |
Architect | Thomas T. K. Zung |
Tenants | |
Akron Zips (NCAA) Men's basketball (1983–present) Women's basketball (1983–present) Women's volleyball (1984–present) |
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