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Most expensive high school basketball arenas?

Hi folks, I'm a hardcore basketball fan and I've been thinking, what are the most expensive high school basketball arenas in the U.S? I bet there are some really cool ones out there and I'd love to check them out.

9 months ago

Basketball facilities in high schools can vary quite a lot in size, and some high schools have made significant investments in their athletic programs over the years. Here are a few well-known high school basketball facilities that were built at high costs:

1. The Fieldhouse in Indiana, home of the New Castle Chrysler High School team, is the largest high school gym in the country, with seating for over 9,000 fans. This facility may not be brand-new, but maintenance, updates, and operations costs can add up.

2. The Wildcat Arena in Bentonville, Arkansas, at Bentonville High School was finished in 2010 and cost $7 million to construct.

3. Panther Arena at Duncanville High School in Texas is another top-tier facility. It can seat 1,700 fans and was constructed at a cost of $21.5 million, though that figure includes other features of the athletic complex besides the basketball gym.

4. The gym at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago, which cost around $3 million, is home to one of the top high school basketball programs in the country. Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker, both NBA players, are from Simeon.

5. The Alario Center in Westwego, Louisiana, hosts numerous high school events and cost $24 million to build. The complex includes several basketball courts and can host multiple games simultaneously.

Remember, these arenas are not just expensive because of their building costs. These facilities require regular maintenance and updates which add to their costs over time. Additionally, these schools often have strong athletic programs that generate community and school district support for these facilities. These are just a few examples, and there are many others throughout the U.S!

9 months ago

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