BIRMINGHAM – The UAB Department of Athletics will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the new men’s and women’s basketball practice facility on Friday, May 14 at 1 p.m.
The event will be held at the Physical Education Building Plaza – 608 13th Street S across the street from Bartow Arena.
Parking will be available in Lot D-3, located on the corner of 13 Street S. and 6th Avenue S next to the beach volleyball courts. Masks and three feet social distancing are required.
The final phase of the facility was officially approved by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees on April 9. The facility will feature two full-length practice courts, coaches’ offices, locker rooms and players’ lounges for both the men’s and women’s programs.
The ceremony will feature remarks from UAB President Ray Watts, UAB Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Ingram, head men’s basketball coach Andy Kennedy and head women’s basketball coach Randy Norton.
For additional information, please contact Ryan Gavatorta at rg1@uab.edu or at 205-645-6031.
