Where should the new Dean Dome go?

Posted Jul 14, 2024
Arenas have changed since the Dean Dome was built. They tend to seat fewer people and have more amenities, like luxury boxes for high-rollers. That creates an opportunity to get students courtside, where they belong. Early rumors are that a new arena will be put at the Friday Center, which is both not surprising and a pretty terrible idea. (Triangle Blog Blog)

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