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K. L. Johnson Complex
Kenneth L. Johnson Health, Physical, Education & Recreation Complex is a 4,500-seat multi-purpose arena in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA. It is home to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Lions men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. It originally opened in 1982 and was extensively renovated in 2006. The basketball and volleyball portion is called the Hubert O. Clemmons Basketball Arena. It hosted the NCAA Women's Division II Basketball Championship in 1999 and 2000. See also * List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas References College basketball venues in the United States Sports venues in Arkansas Indoor arenas in Arkansas Buildings and structures in Pine Bluff, Arkansas Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions men's basketball 1982 establishments in Arkansas Sports venues completed in 1982 College volleyball venues in the United States Basketball venues in Arkansas {{Arkansas-stadium-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arena
An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators, and may be covered by a roof. The key feature of an arena is that the event space is the lowest point, allowing maximum visibility. Arenas are usually designed to accommodate a multitude of spectators. Background The word derives from Latin ', a particularly fine-grained sand that covered the floor of ancient arenas such as the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, to absorb blood.. The term ''arena'' is sometimes used as a synonym for a very large venue such as Pasadena's Rose Bowl, but such a facility is typically called a ''stadium'', especially if it does not have a roof. The use of one term over the other has mostly to do with the type of event. Football (be it association, rugby, gridiron, Australian rules, or Gaelic) is typically played ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
