Devlin Fieldhouse

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title: "Devlin Fieldhouse" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["tulane-green-wave-sports-venues", "tulane-green-wave-men's-basketball", "tulane-green-wave-women's-basketball", "tulane-green-wave-women's-volleyball", "new-orleans-buccaneers-venues", "american-basketball-association-venues", "basketball-venues-in-new-orleans", "boxing-venues-in-new-orleans", "college-volleyball-venues-in-the-united-states", "indoor-arenas-in-new-orleans", "volleyball-venues-in-new-orleans", "indoor-arenas-in-louisiana"] description: "Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA" topic_path: "sports" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devlin_Fieldhouse" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA ::

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Field	Value
name	Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse
image	DHS Agencies Support Super Bowl LIX Security February 2025 - 21.jpg
image_size	300px
caption	Devlin Fieldhouse in February 2025.
mapframe	yes
mapframe-zoom	15
location	McAlister Place at Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
coordinates
broke_ground	1931
opened	October 15, 1933
renovated	1988, 2012
operator	Tulane University
surface	Hardwood
construction_cost	$211,403
($ in dollars)
architect	Armstrong & Koch
Burk, Lebreton, & Lamantia (renovations)
former_names	Tulane Gym (1933–1988)
Avron B. Fogelman Arena (1988–2012)
tenants	Tulane Green Wave (NCAA) 1933–present
New Orleans Buccaneers (ABA) 1969–1970
seating_capacity	4,100
website	Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse
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| name = Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse | nickname = | image = DHS Agencies Support Super Bowl LIX Security February 2025 - 21.jpg | image_size = 300px | caption = Devlin Fieldhouse in February 2025. | mapframe = yes | mapframe-zoom = 15 | location = McAlister Place at Freret Street New Orleans, LA 70118 | coordinates = | broke_ground = 1931 | built = | opened = October 15, 1933 | renovated = 1988, 2012 | expanded = | closed = | demolished =

| operator = Tulane University | surface = Hardwood | construction_cost = $211,403 ($ in dollars) | architect = Armstrong & Koch Burk, Lebreton, & Lamantia (renovations) | project_manager = | main_contractors = | former_names = Tulane Gym (1933–1988) Avron B. Fogelman Arena (1988–2012) | tenants = Tulane Green Wave (NCAA) 1933–present New Orleans Buccaneers (ABA) 1969–1970 | seating_capacity = 4,100 | website = Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse

Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse is a 4,100-seat, multi-purpose arena built in 1933 on Tulane University's Uptown campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. Since its opening, it has been home to the Tulane Green Wave men's and women's basketball teams and the women's volleyball team. Devlin is the 9th-oldest continuously active basketball venue in the nation.

Tulane Gym and Fogelman Arena eras

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/26/Devlin_Fieldhouse-Tulane_Green_Wave_men's_basketball.jpg" caption="Men's basketball at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse"] ::

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/91/President_Gerald_R._Ford_Delivering_Remarks_in_the_Tulane_University_Field_House_during_a_Tulane_University_Convocation_Ceremony_in_New_Orleans,Louisiana-NARA-_23898445.jpg" caption="President Gerald R. Ford delivers remarks in the Tulane University Field House during a Tulane University Convocation Ceremony"] ::

Construction of Tulane Gym began in 1931 with funds earned from the football team's appearance in the 1932 Rose Bowl, and as a result it was known for many years around campus as "Rose Bowl Gym." The gym was the site of the 1942 NCAA basketball tournament East Regional games, won by the Dartmouth Indians. The Tulane Boxing team held matches in the gymnasium. During World War II, the building housed V-12 students, and in 1975 it was the site of President Gerald Ford's speech announcing the end of US involvement in the Vietnam War.

In 1969 and 1970, the gym was home to the New Orleans Buccaneers of the American Basketball Association.

In 1988 the university embarked on the first extensive remodel and refurbishment of the 55-year-old structure, timed to coincide with the return of the men's basketball program from its four-season dormancy in the wake of a point shaving scandal involving future NBA player John "Hot Rod" Williams. In 1989, the remodeled building was renamed "Avron B. Fogelman Arena" in honor of Memphis businessman and Tulane alumnus Avron Fogelman, whose donations funded the project. Fogelman Arena played host to the Conference USA women's basketball tournament in 1999 and 2009. In 2008 Barack Obama spoke to a capacity crowd in Fogelman as part of his campaign for the Democratic nomination for president.

Devlin Fieldhouse era

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b8/DevlinFieldhouseInterior.jpg" caption="Women's basketball after 2012 interior renovations at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse"] ::

Immediately after the 2011–12 basketball season, Tulane embarked on a major, two-phase renovation of the arena with funds provided by longtime supporters Bob and Kate Devlin, whose names were added to the arena. Phase one, including new lighting, ticket booths, chair-back seats, concrete supports, contoured bench seating, concessions, team shop, and club areas, was completed in time for the 2012–13 basketball season. The acoustical ceiling was removed to reveal the original red wood ceiling and steel structure. The newly renovated Fieldhouse opened on November 9, 2012, with a women's basketball game versus the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters, a 66–59 victory for the Green Wave. Phase two was completed prior to the 2014 volleyball season. It increased the number of restrooms and rebuilt the visitor locker rooms, officials' locker room, and laundry facility. Work continued in 2015 with the installation of new energy-efficient windows and painting and other minor upgrades.

During the 2021–2022 season, Devlin Fieldhouse hosted the Loyola University New Orleans basketball teams while the Loyola basketball facility was being repaired from damage from Hurricane Ida. Both the men's and women's teams reached the NAIA tournament and the opening rounds were held at Devlin Fieldhouse with the Loyola men's team continuing on to win the NAIA championship.

Gallery

Image:Tulane U Mch2013 Freret Gym Entrance.JPG|Devlin Fieldhouse - Main Entrance File:Tulane U Mch2013 Freret Gym Across.JPG|Devlin Fieldhouse - Freret St. Image:Tulane U Mch2013 Freret Gym 5.JPG|Devlin Fieldhouse - West Side Entrance Image:Tulane U Mch2013 Freret Gym 3.JPG|Devlin Fieldhouse - East Side Entrance Image:Fogelman Arena T U L A N E.jpg|Devlin Fieldhouse - Tulane Lettering

References

References

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2. (15 August 2011). "New Orleans City Guide". Garrett County Press.
3. Brinkley, Douglas. (2007). "Gerald R. Ford". Times Books.
4. "Remember the ABA: New Orleans Buccaneers".
5. "Fogelman Arena". TulaneGreenWave.com.
6. "Devlin Fieldhouse". TulaneGreenWave.com.
7. "Tulane to Host 2009 Conference USA Women's Basketball Championship at Fogelman Arena". TulaneGreenWave.com.
8. (February 6, 2008). "Obama packs house at Tulane".
9. "Tulane women's basketball team wins 66–59, avoiding Louisiana Tech comeback attempt". nola.com.
10. "Devlin Fieldhouse". tulanegreenwave.com.
11. (2022-03-25). "Loyola New Orleans wins NAIA title for first national basketball championship in 77 years".
12. Petro, Camal. (2022-02-24). "Loyola to host NAIA men's and women's tournament basketball games in March at Devlin Fieldhouse".

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