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[rjs4470]

I understand how important basketball is to the state of Kentucky. But to say KY or more specifically Rupp is the capital of the basketball universe is a stretch, and is only being said by those who are from KY. Sure there is great history. Folks from the big cities like New York and Philly don't spend a second thinking about KY basketball. I'd put the atmosphere and excitement in The Palestra against Rupp any day of the week and twice on Sunday. There's a reason it's called the "Cathedral of College Basketball". Kentucky is strictly a homer pick. Sorry.

[GrantNKY]

For pro basketball MSG. For college basketball MSG. For all indoor sports MSG.

[Don't_Hate_the_Playa]

Cameron?

 

Not sure if serious...

[King of the Bluegrass]

If you look at the history of high school basketball you must look at Hinkle Fieldhouse and Freedom Hall...present times Rupp.

 

Archives for college arenas MSG, Palestra and Allen Fieldhouse...Pros- Boston Garden, Forum, Chicago Stadium and Philadelphia Civic Center.

 

Summer venues...Dirt Bowl and Rucker League

Summer Camps...5 Star and B/C All-Stars

 

I have been to all except Allen Fieldhouse.

[Hellbird]

No it's not. No one outside the state of Kentucky looks at Rupp Arena as the mecca of basketball. Stop it.

More so than Cameron indoor, that's for sure. But I agree with you. I don't think any college court should be in the list except for the Gardens which hosted both NBA and College.

 

Now with all that said I think the Boston Gardens should have made the list although my pick would be Rucker Park.

[rjs4470]

More so than Cameron indoor, that's for sure. But I agree with you. I don't think any college court should be in the list except for the Gardens which hosted both NBA and College.

 

Now with all that said I think the Boston Gardens should have made the list although my pick would be Rucker Park.

 

Again, I think you'd think differently if you ever saw a Big 5 game at the Palestra. A truly unique experience and venue.