UCLA BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: PLANS TO UPDATE PAULEY IN WORKS.Byline: BRIAN DOHN Staff Writer UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX plans to renovate Pauley Pavilion Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion, informally and commonly known as Pauley Pavilion, is an indoor arena located on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, California. It is home to the UCLA Bruins men's and women's basketball teams. The men's and women's volleyball teams also play here. in time for the 2010-11 season, with an eye on dedicating the refurbished arena on the 100th birthday of legendary coach John Wooden. Although a price tag for the improvements was not given, sources said the school is trying to raise $80 million to $120million. UCLA athletic director Athletic director (commonly, "athletics director") is a position at many American colleges and universities, as well as in larger high schools and middle schools, which oversees the work of the coaches and related staff involved in intercollegiate or interscholastic athletic Dan Guerrero said it is possible the men's basketball team could be displaced for a season during the renovation project, but that will not be determined until the construction schedule is set. Among possible alternative sites for men's basketball are the Forum in Inglewood, Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. , Honda Center in Anaheim and the Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim Convention Center is a major convention center in Anaheim, California. It is located across from the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue. Much of the Anaheim Convention Center has been renovated in recent years with state-of-the-art facilities. . UCLA could play several games at each. UCLA is in the quiet phase of fund raising, meeting with influential alumnae and boosters with the hope of securing half of the funds before making a public push. ``We anticipate launching the public phase in the fall,'' Guerrero said. ``We're extremely excited and enthusiastic about the many favorable responses about the project.'' Pauley Pavilion, which opened in 1965, was built for $5.2 million. Among the planned renovations are improved locker rooms, a media room, a medical treatment area, practice facilities and additional concession areas and restrooms. Also included in the plans is a central entrance area that would celebrate UCLA's athletic tradition, as well as a retractable re·tract v. re·tract·ed, re·tract·ing, re·tracts v.tr. 1. To take back; disavow: refused to retract the statement. 2. seating system to bring the baseline seats closer to the floor. brian.dohn@dailynews.com (818) 713-3607 |
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