Eblen Center

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Hooper Eblen Center
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Eblen Center in 2007
Eblen Center
Coordinates 36°10′43″N85°30′36″W / 36.178508°N 85.510000°W / 36.178508; -85.510000
Owner Tennessee Technological University
Operator Tennessee Technological University
Capacity 9,280
SurfaceMulti-surface
ScoreboardYes
Opened1977
Website
https://www.ttusports.com/inside_athletics/Tech_facilities

Hooper Eblen Center, often called The Hoop by students, is a 9,280-seat multi-purpose arena in on the campus of Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, Tennessee. Opened in 1977 and named for former TTU coach and professor Hooper Eblen, [1] it is home to the TTU Golden Eagles basketball and volleyball teams. [2] The building replaced Memorial Gym, a post-War gymnasium located on the quadrangle.

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Interior of the Eblen Center, following a graduation ceremony in 2020 Eblen Center 2020 graduation.jpg
Interior of the Eblen Center, following a graduation ceremony in 2020

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  2. "Visiting Team Guide" (PDF). ttusports.com. August 2012.