William H. Detrick Gymnasium

William H. Detrick Gymnasium
Map
Location1615 Stanley Street
New Britain, Connecticut 06053
Coordinates41°41′35″N 72°45′54″W / 41.693°N 72.7649°W / 41.693; -72.7649
OwnerCentral Connecticut State University
OperatorCentral Connecticut State University
Capacity2,654
SurfaceHardwood
Opened1965
Tenants
Central Connecticut State Blue Devils
(NCAA Sports)

William H. Detrick Gymnasium is a 2,654-seat multi-purpose arena in New Britain, Connecticut. It is home to the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils men's and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team. In 2005 it received a new floor, the first since the facility opened in 1965. The Northeast Conference men's basketball tournament was held there in 1998, 2002, and 2007. The facility is named after Bill Detrick, who was head coach at CCSU for 29 years, compiling a school-record 468 wins.[1]

  1. ^ Anthony, Mike (September 19, 2014). "Bill Detrick, Longtime Central, Trinity Coach, Dead At 87". Hartford Courant. Retrieved October 11, 2014.