Each and every gymnasium has a vibe. Some are new, state of the art facilities that sparkle like a shiny new car, while others are dusty and worn, but rich with history. Before even stepping into Blake Arena at Springfield College, you can feel the history. Passing the Basketball Hall of Fame on Interstate 91, winding up the old New England roads to campus, and finally proceeding under the overpass that reads “The Birthplace of Basketball” makes it quite clear as to where you are.
The campus and its surrounding area aren’t flashy and new like Fiserv Forum or Wintrust Arena, but they certainly check the box next to “rich in history”.