University of Connecticut Hall of Champions
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There is no better college basketball tradition in the country,
and we needed to have a representation of that."
David Benedict, Director of Athletics, University of Connecticut
With the upcoming opening of the Werth Family Basketball Center at The University of Connecticut, DI was presented with the opportunity to design and build a space where the school’s history of excellence could be celebrated and shared among fans, employees, and athletes. Ranging from interactive learning components to trophy displays, the project was to serve as a “reminder to our players what the standards are at UConn—competing and playing like a champion.” —Dan Hurley, Men’s Basketball Head Coach, UConn
The brand new 75,000-plus square-foot athletic facility is one of the most ambitious projects taken on by the University. Featuring two separate wings for the men’s and women’s basketball programs, the building also includes a centralized common area for academic support, sports medicine, practice facilities, video analysis theaters, and strength training areas.
To complete this landmark facility, the DI team designed and built the Hall of Champions. Located in a visually-stunning lobby, it features a vitrine display of all NCAA trophies representing the four men’s championships and nine women’s titles. Technology is expertly weaved throughout the space using displays and touch screens, in addition to a photo opportunity for guests.
The DI team worked tirelessly to both design and install this incredible experience. Said Geno Auriemma, UConn Women’s Basketball Head Coach, “what was able to be accomplished in two weeks was really, really a feat of incredible commitment.”
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Drew Berst
Practice Director - Collegiate Sports
Drew Berst is the Practice Director for Collegiate Sports at Dimensional Innovations and is incredibly proud to lead a team that has achieved over 400% revenue growth while also tripling their market share since 2015. Success had been... more about Drew Berst
Michael Ropp
Account Director
Michael is responsible for creating new partnerships in facility enhancement with professional sporting organizations in Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League, in addition to institutions and athletic departments on... more about Michael Ropp