Crisler Center
Crisler Center is an indoor basketball arena located on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. It serves as the home arena for the men's and women's basketball teams, as well as the women's gymnastics team at the university.
History
Constructed in 1967, Crisler Center is named for Fritz Crisler, the university's athletic director from 1941 to 1968. It was designed by alumnus Dan Dworsky.The arena, often dubbed "The House that Cazzie Built", is a reference to alumnus Cazzie Russell, whose popularity led to the basketball team's fan base exceeding the capacity of Yost Fieldhouse, prompting the construction of the facility.
File:President Gerald R. Ford Delivering Remarks at His Campaign Kickoff Rally at Crisler Arena at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan - NARA - 45644237.jpg|left|thumb|upright|U.S. President Gerald R. Ford delivering remarks at his 1976 presidential campaign kickoff rally at Crisler Arena
The facility hosted the 1980-1982 Mid-American Conference men's basketball tournament. It has also hosted Big Ten and NCAA gymnastics championships, the 1999 Big Ten wrestling championship, and other events. Prior to the opening of Cliff Keen Arena, the arena was the full-time home to the men's and women's gymnastics teams and the wrestling team. The women's gymnastics team continues to hold significant meets in the arena.
The arena has also hosted concerts, including the opening show of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band's The River Tour. John Lennon and Yoko Ono performed 4 songs at the arena on December 10, 1971. Elvis Presley performed at the arena on April 24, 1977.
The 2014 NCAA Men's Gymnastics championship was held at Crisler Center. Michigan's Men's Gymnastics team won their second consecutive national championship in that meet.
Renovation
The university completed a $52 million renovation to the Crisler Center in 2012. A new scoreboard was added along with the construction of an athletic facility in between the arena and Michigan Stadium called the Junge Family Champions Center. Along with the Junge Center, the university added the Mortenson Family Plaza on the roof of the Junge Center. The outside walls were torn down and the concourse was expanded. A new grand entrance along with new boxes were expected to be ready by January 2013, but were completed just before the start of the 2012–13 Basketball season, much earlier than originally planned. The renovations also included renovations to the control room, updating the controllers for game stats and content for the University of Michigan football stadium and the Crisler Center.Part of the Crisler renovation also included the construction of the William Davidson Player Development Center. The $23.2 million facility boasts 2 full courts with 10 baskets, weight room, sports medicine training room, and two identical wings for Men's and Women's basketball offices.