John M. Belk Arena Explained

Stadium Name:John M. Belk Arena
Nickname:McKillop Court
Location:200 Baker Drive
Davidson, North Carolina, USA
Broke Ground:September 1988
Opened:November 12, 1989
Owner:Davidson College
Operator:Davidson College
Surface:Hardwood
Construction Cost:$12.3 million
($ in dollars)
Architect:O'Dell & Associates, Inc.
General Contractor:Rodgers Builders, Inc.
Tenants:Davidson College men's and women's basketball
Davidson College women's volleyball
Seating Capacity:5,700

John M. Belk Arena is a 5,295-seat multi-purpose arena, located on the campus of Davidson College, in Davidson, North Carolina, United States.

It is named for Davidson alumnus and benefactor John M. Belk (1920–2007), class of 1943.

As the centerpiece of the Baker Sports Complex, it is home to the Davidson Wildcats men's and women's basketball teams, the Davidson Wildcats wrestling team, and the women's volleyball team.

The playing surface is named McKillop Court in honor of former men's basketball coach Bob McKillop, who has coached the most victories in the school's history.[1]

Bob Dylan performed at the arena during his 2006 North American Tour on May 2, 2006.

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  1. Web site: Davidson Surprises Bob McKillop by Naming Program's Court After Him. Mike. DeCourcy. Sporting News. February 1, 2014. February 1, 2014.