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Bud Walton Arena is the home to the men's and women's basketball teams of the University of Arkansas, known as the Razorbacks (men) and Ladybacks (women). It is located on the campus of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas and has a seating capacity of 19,200, fifth largest for an on-campus arena in the country. The men's team is currently coached by Stan Heath.
The arena has been the home to the Razorbacks and Ladybacks since November of 1993; the men's team won the national championship in the arena's first season of operation. The previous arena in which both teams played, Barnhill Arena, was renovated into a volleyball-specific facility and now houses the Ladybacks volleyball team. Bud Walton Arena has more seats in less space than in any other facility of the same type anywhere in the world. *
The past few years have brought a number of enhancements and improvements to the arena. In 2004, a new custom scoreboard was debuted which is 24 feet, three inches wide by 22 feet tall, features four video screens, each 12 feet, six inches wide by eight feet, 10 inches tall. (Also, there is an LED ring at the top that is used to display game statistics.) In 2005, the locker rooms were remodeled, and a lounge and meeting area were added.
The arena is named after James "Bud" Walton, cofounder of Wal-Mart, who donated a large portion of the funds needed to build the arena. (According to an unconfirmed legend, Bud Walton was approached about donating towards the arena; Bud agreed to donate half but then purportedly had to leave "to go bird hunting".)
Statistics of Bud Walton Arena
Capacity attendance: 19,200
Average attendance (12 seasons): 17,483
Attendance Record: 20,320 vs. Kentucky January 26, 1997
Attendance Chart (men) for every year Bud Walton Arena has been in operation
| Season | Overall Record | SEC Record | Overall Attendance | Average Attendance | Rank Nationally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-94 | 16-0 (1.000) | (national champions)8-0 (1.000) | 322,146 | 20,134 | 4th |
| 1994-95 | 14-1 (.933) | (reached Final Four)7-1 (.875) | 301,212 | 20,081 | 4th |
| 1995-96 | 14-4 (.778) | 6-2 (.750) | 346,698 | 19,261 | 5th |
| 1996-97 | 15-3 (.833) | 6-2 (.750) | 329,540 | 18,308 | 5th |
| 1997-98 | 15-0 (1.000) | 8-0 (1.000) | 291,089 | 19,406 | 4th |
| 1998-99 | 14-2 (.875) | 6-2 (.750) | 292,704 | 18,294 | 5th |
| 1999-00 | 9-5 (.643) | 5-3 (.625) | 249,300 | 17,807 | 6th |
| 2000-01 | 16-2 (.889) | 7-1 (.875) | 292,057 | 16,225 | 9th |
| 2001-02 | 11-5 (.688) | 5-3 (.625) | 241,033 | 15,065 | 13th |
| 2002-03 | 8-8 (.500) | 3-5 (.375) | 236,638 | 14,790 | 14th |
| 2003-04 | 10-6 (.625) | 4-4 (.500) | 236,676 | 14,792 | 13th |
| 2004-05 | 13-3 (.813) | 5-3 (.625) | 252,608 | 15,788 | 9th |
| 2005-06 | 15-1 (.938) | 7-1 (.875) | 239,328 | 14,958 | 12th |
| Total | 170-40 (.810) | 76-28 (.731) | 3,631,029 | 17,291 | |
External links
- Bud Walton Arena overview by RazorbackFacilities.com (official facilities site of Arkansas men's athletics)
- Google Maps Satellite/Map of Bud Walton Arena
- Bud Walton Arena overview at LadyBacks.com (official site of Arkansas women's athletics)
- FayettevilleTourism.com information on Bud Walton Arena
- RateItAll.com Rating of Bud Walton Arena
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