Get ready for the Fertitta Center.
Once Hofheinz Pavilion is torn down, its replacement will be named after UH athletic’s most generous donor to date. During a press conference Thursday at the Hilton at the University of Houston, Athletics Director Hunter Yurachek announced billionaire and Board of Regents chairman Tilman Fertitta donated the key $20 million catalyst for UH’s new basketball arena.
“I just can’t tell you enough how exciting it is to help take our basketball team to the next level,” Fertitta said. “People are going to come in and say, gosh, what a great facility.