In 2006-07, the seats in the lower level and upper level ring were replaced.

A hydrotherapy room was added for the 2008-09 season. The arena's lights and sound system were replaced and the training, weight and equipment rooms were expanded and renovated for 2009-10. The men's basketball offices were completely renovated and expanded in 2010, while the team's varsity hallway also received a facelift. In 20, additional accessible seating was added in multiple locations around the concourse level of the Smith Center. Also prior to the 2018-19 season, four new 19' x 100' videoboards were installed in each upper corner of the arena, replacing the existing 17.8' x 23.6' video boards. In 2018, the court was named 'Roy Williams Court' with the signature of the Hall-of-Fame coach added in two locations on the playing floor. The building has added a new ribbon board surrounding the court for the 2012-13 season and completely renovated the locker room and behind-the-scenes team areas prior to the 2016-17 season. The Smith Center has undergone a number of improvements to keep it on the cutting edge of basketball arenas. The first Tar Heel basket was scored by Carolina center Warren Martin off a pass from Kenny Smith.

3 Duke, 95-92, in a battle of unbeaten teams on Jan. The first game in the Smith Center featured No.

The Tar Heels have been in the top five in the national attendance leaders every year but one since the Smith Center hosted its first full season in 1986-87. Location of the Carolina Basketball Museum: 450 Skipper Bowles Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27514.

Please check the museum website for hours on football and basketball game days.Īdmission to the Carolina Basketball Museum is free. The Carolina Basketball Museum in the adjacent Ernie Williamson Athletics Center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. The Smith Center is currently closed to the public, outside of home games and special events.Īccessibility information available here. Location of the Smith Center: 300 Skipper Bowles Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The Smith Center became the home of the Tar Heels in 1986 and has since become a cherished traditional symbol of Carolina basketball. Carolina basketball plays its home games at the Smith Center, one of the most recognized athletic venues in America.

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