All 16 Big 12 basketball arenas ranked from worst to first

Oct 8, 2015; Boulder, CO, USA; A general view during the second half between the Denver Nuggets and the Chicago Bulls at Coors Events Center. The Nuggets won 112-94. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

The Colorado Buffaloes are joining the Big 12 alongside former Pac-12 competitors Arizona, Arizona State and Utah, being a part of the four-team crew replacing the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns. With the switch, the retooling Buffs must figure out how to survive in men’s college basketball’s top conference.

Multiple factors will play a part in the Buffs’ success. However, after watching them play far better at home than on the road last season, considering how the CU Events Center’s atmosphere stacks up against the Big 12’s best could indicate what next season, and those following, may look like.

With Colorado back in its former conference, we ranked all 16 Big 12 basketball arenas from worst to first:

16. Addition Financial Arena (UCF)

Nov 28, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; A general view of Addition Financial Arena, As the game between the UCF Knights and the Oklahoma Sooners was postponed due to Covid-19 concerns. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Capacity: 9,432

The Addition Financial Arena has only been in the Big 12 for one season, seeing an increase in attendance. But, the arena is still on the smaller side and the program is among the weakest in the conference, allowing little notability for both.

15. Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion (Baylor)

Jan 13, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; A General view of Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion prior to tip of a game between the Baylor Bears and the Cincinnati Bearcats. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Capacity: 7,500

The Foster Pavilion opened in 2024, making it the newest arena in the Big 12 by a long shot. But with the second-fewest seats in the conference and the arena’s history just beginning, Baylor’s success is the only thing besides modernness that can compete with the rest of the Big 12.

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Publish date : 2024-07-27 22:42:00

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