(07-05-2020 02:33 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  Even though Wisdom Gym is a high school sized facility, it appears to be well maintained. However, as many have admitted, if Tarleton State has high asperations of being a major player in D1 basketball (a high mid-major), it will need to upgrade its facility size (or replace it) and add or improve its amenities (locker rooms, practice facilities, weight room).

Of the the four D2 move ups (GCU, CBU, Dixie State, and Tarleton State), Tarleton State has the least impressive basketball facility with the smallest attendance numbers entering D1.

I am sure the intimate environment (acoustics) of Wisdom Gym gives the Texans some form of a home court advantage. But the lack of bodies in the stands and fans (and visual distractions) behind the baskets take away some its intimidation factor.

I do like like the design of your court though. It looks pretty slick.

I would love a bigger better facility, but I've watched teams like Texas play in a cavernous half full arena. I would rather have 3000 in a small arena than 3000 in a 10000 arena.

We need more fans in the stands. I hope the fans come out in droves and we NEED to build a bigger facility to accommodate all of the fans

St Marys of California is an example of someone who has a similar size, setup gym and manages to be successful.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universi...n_Pavilion