William J. Nicks Building Explained

Stadium Name:William Nicks Building
Nickname:Baby Dome
Location:100 University Drive
Prairie View, Texas 77446
Broke Ground:1964
Built:1964
Renovated:2011, 2012, 2014
Owner:Prairie View A&M University
Operator:Prairie View A&M University
Surface:Multi-surface
Tenants:Prairie View A&M Panthers basketball
Prairie View A&M Lady Panthers basketball
Seating Capacity:4,000 + SRO

The William Nicks Building is a 4,000-seat multi-purpose arena in Prairie View, Texas.[1] It is home to the Prairie View A&M University Panthers basketball team, volleyball team, and commencement.[2] It is named for Billy Nicks, the school's longtime football coach and athletic director. As part of renovation projects in 2011–2012, every seat is chairback. Locker rooms were renovated in 2014. The building is nicknamed the "Baby Dome" as a result of its structural configuration.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: William Nicks Building. pvpanthers.com. May 20, 2017.
  2. Book: ((ESPN Editors)) . ESPN College Basketball Encyclopedia. The Complete History of the Men's Game. May 20, 2017. Ballantine Books. New York, NY. 9780345513922. 367.
  3. Web site: William Nicks Building . Prairie View A&M University . September 8, 2018.