The Matthew Knight Arena is a vibrant, multi-purpose venue located in Eugene, Oregon, on the University of Oregon campus
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. This state-of-the-art arena, with a seating capacity of 12,364, serves as the home court for the Oregon Ducks men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as the volleyball team
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. It replaced the historic McArthur Court, which had been the Ducks’ home since 1927
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The arena is named after Matthew Knight, the son of Nike co-founder Phil Knight, who tragically passed away in a scuba diving accident at the age of 34
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. The arena’s construction, which began in February 2009, was completed in January 2011, and it cost $227 million
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. The design was a collaborative effort between TVA Architects of Portland and Ellerbe Becket of Kansas City, Missouri
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One of the most striking features of the Matthew Knight Arena is its Kilkenny Floor, named after former Oregon Athletic Director Pat Kilkenny
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. The floor design, created by Nike’s VP of Creative Design Tinker Hatfield, features a repeating silhouette pattern of Pacific Northwest tree lines, giving the impression of being lost in the forest
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. This design not only honors the “Tall Firs,” the nickname of the 1938-39 Oregon Ducks men’s basketball team, but also creates an iconic television presence
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The arena boasts a 32-by-36 foot center-hung scoreboard, which was once the largest in college sports
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. It includes four 20-by-12 foot LED monitors and is connected to the ceiling by intersecting “O” logos
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. Initially, the design lacked a center court line, but one was added after criticism
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Matthew Knight Arena has hosted numerous high-profile events, including concerts, family shows, and sporting events
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. It serves as a gateway to the campus for travelers coming from I-5, making it a central hub for both the university and the local community
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For more information and to see the arena in action, you can check out this YouTube video
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en.wikipedia.org
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www.ticketmaster.com
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www.eugenearena.com
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goducks.com
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