Cameron Indoor Stadium, Basketball arena at Duke University in Durham, United States.
Cameron Indoor Stadium is a basketball arena at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. The facility offers 9,314 seats arranged close around the court to provide all visitors with a clear view of the action.
The arena opened on January 6, 1940, following plans by Horace Trumbauer's architectural firm, with Julian Abele as one of the first African-American architects contributing to the design. Eddie Cameron and Wallace Wade developed the original concept on a matchbook cover before formal plans took shape.
The venue takes its name from Edmund McCullough Cameron, a former coach and athletic director whose influence shaped college basketball in the region. The closeness of the seating to the court creates an environment where students and fans participate directly in the game through loud encouragement.
The venue is located at 115 Whitford Drive in Durham and provides event and ticket information through the phone number 919-684-8111. Visitors should note that seating is steeply arranged and aisles can be narrow in places.
Home games for Duke University basketball teams in this arena have recorded a winning rate of about 80 percent over decades. The steep seating and proximity of students to the court contribute to this home advantage.
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