Haas Pavilion, Indoor sports arena at University of California, Berkeley, United States.
Haas Pavilion is an indoor sports arena on the University of California, Berkeley campus with seating for approximately 11,877 spectators. The facility hosts basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics competitions for both men's and women's teams throughout the year.
Originally constructed in 1933 as a men's gymnasium under architect George W. Kelham's design, the building underwent substantial renovation from 1997 to 1999. This modernization updated the interior while keeping the original exterior intact.
The basketball court honors Pete Newell, the coach who brought the Golden Bears to a national championship in 1959. This name keeps alive a defining moment in college basketball history.
The facility is located at 14 Frank Schlessinger Way within the Berkeley campus and is easily accessible on foot. Multiple entrances and clear signage help visitors navigate to the sports events and other campus activities nearby.
The court has been called Pete Newell Court since 1987, when coach Lou Campanelli renamed it after the coach who won the 1959 national title; before that it was simply "Room 100". The arena has no soundproofing devices, a deliberate choice that keeps crowd noise in the bowl.
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