The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss

The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss
SJB Pavilion
North side facing All American Drive
Map
Former namesThe Pavilion at Ole Miss (2016–2021)
LocationUniversity, MS 38677
Coordinates34°21′47.39″N 89°32′7.63″W / 34.3631639°N 89.5354528°W / 34.3631639; -89.5354528
OwnerUniversity of Mississippi
OperatorUniversity of Mississippi
Capacity9,500 (Estimated)
SurfaceHardwood
Construction
Broke groundJuly 31, 2014[1]
OpenedJanuary 7, 2016[3]
ArchitectAECOM[2]
General contractorB.L. Harbert International[2]
Tenants
Ole Miss Rebels
(Men's and women's basketball) (2016-present)

The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, also known as the SJB Pavilion, is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Mississippi in University, Mississippi. The $96.5 million multipurpose arena[4] is home to the University of Mississippi Rebels men's and women's basketball teams, with seating for up to 9,500 people. The facility also serves as a secondary student union, with a Steak 'N Shake and a Raising Cane's restaurant available to the community during normal business hours.[4] The Pavilion replaced the Tad Smith Coliseum[5] in January 2016; the opening game, on January 7, saw the Rebels men defeat Alabama 74–66.[3]

Inside view of the Pavilion
  1. ^ "Ole Miss Breaks Ground on New Arena". University of Mississippi Department of Athletics. July 31, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Under Construction: Reviewing the Building Plans". Sports Business Daily. September 8, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "Saiz, Rebels Rule Opening Night at The Pavilion" (Press release). Ole Miss Rebels. January 7, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Potter, Davis. "VIDEO: A look inside the Pavilion at Ole Miss | The Oxford Eagle". Retrieved 2015-11-23.
  5. ^ "OLE MISS ATHLETICS FOUNDATION". www.olemisssports.com. Retrieved 2015-11-23.