| Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center | |
| Location: | Chicago State University 9501 South King Dr. Chicago, IL 60628 USA |
| Broke Ground: | October 4, 2002 |
| Opened: | Fall 2007 |
| Owner: | Chicago State University |
| Operator: | Chicago State University |
| Cost: | $38 million |
| Capacity: | 7,000 |
| Architect: | Loebl Schlossman & Hackl Chicago, IL William E. Brazley & Associates, Ltd. Matteson, IL |
| Tenants: | Chicago State Cougars men's basketball Chicago State Cougars women's basketball |
The Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center, also known as the Jones Convocation Center or simply the JCC, is a 7,000-seat[1] multi-purpose arena in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Completed in 2007, the arena is home court for the Chicago State University Cougars men's and women's basketball teams.[2] The arena replaced the Dickens Athletic Center, which only had capacity to seat 2,500 persons.[3] [4]
The convocation center is unique among Illinois university athletic projects, as Chicago State University itself did not need to raise any money for the project; the money was allocated from the State of Illinois Treasury by then-Senate President Emil Jones.
The venue hosted the 2012 and 2013 Great West Conference men's basketball tournaments.