Score, University of Washington. A $60 million basketball practice facility funded entirely by donors — including $1 million donated by former UW basketball players — will break ground this June.
The university’s hoop dreams were first announced in November 2021. The facility will be built at the former site of the Pavilion Pool east of the Alaska Airlines Arena; pool demolition is set to begin this May.
When the training facility debuts in August 2025, it’ll feature these bells + whistles:
- Two 9,800-sqft practice courts — open to players 24/7 — designed to create equitable spaces for approximately 500 student athletes in the men’s and women’s programs to thrive.
- A “skywalk” above the courts where fans, families, and recruits can watch practices.
- New internal connections between Alaska Airlines Arena and Graves Annex Strength and Conditioning.
- A conference room, student gathering plaza, and improved circulation to handle those big game day crowds.
We’re following this one closely — go, Huskies.
