Vanderbilt breaks ground on basketball operations center

A little over three months after unveiling initial renderings of its design, Vanderbilt University broke ground Wednesday on the school’s new basketball operations facility.

The 90,000-square-foot four-story venue, which is part of the $300 million Vandy United facilities initiative, is located near the north end zone of FirstBank Stadium and will house the men’s and women’s basketball programs in addition to newly renovated locker rooms at Memorial Gymnasium, two new practice gyms and new premium hospitality areas and student-athlete facilities.