IU Indy building ‘jewel box’ of an arena it sees as staple of Indianapolis sports
A sneak peek at construction of a cozy arena on IU Indy's campus will be home to a high-scoring basketball team and top setter in the Horizon League.
Indianapolis sports enthusiasts can soon look forward to a new "jewel box" arena, designed as a premier mid-major program's flagship facility. Athletic director Luke Bosso, along with IU Indy architect Brett Hatchett and RATIO Architects President Bill Browne, showcased the under-construction James T. Morris Arena, set to open in the fall.
Named "The Jim" in honor of the late civil and local business leader Jim Morris, the 130,000-square-foot arena will house basketball and volleyball teams, USA Track and Field, and serve as the office for IU Indy athletics. The 4,200-seat venue features retractable seating to accommodate community events and high school sports, and will utilize TVs displaying scores and stats rather than a traditional hanging scoreboard.
Architecturally, the building is designed to blend with the campus while maintaining visibility, with fans able to see the skyline to the east. The arena's back ends are strategically placed to provide shooters with optimal angles. Costing $110 million, the arena will also boast a new weight room, recovery room, athletic training room, and dedicated study lounge for student-athletes.
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