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Florida's Stephen C. O'Connell Center adding Exactech Arena name upon reopening

The local company paid millions to be Florida's first naming rights sponsor.

Florida adding Steve Spurrier's name to its football field wasn't the only major renaming news to come from Thursday. The school also announced its first corporate naming rights deal, one that will add Exactech Arena to the name of the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

"The University of Florida is so fortunate to have a relationship with a quality organization and quality company like Exactech," Director of Athletics Jeremy Foley said. "Their values reflect the university's values and those of the athletic association.