ESPN viewers may find themselves a bit puzzled while tuning in to The Basketball Tournament games this week at Syracuse’s Upstate Medical University Arena at the OnCenter War Memorial. The court is adorned with logos from Siena, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, MVP Arena, and Albany County, despite these games being played in Onondaga County. The Saint Bernard logo sits proudly at midcourt.
The reason for this confusion is that Siena has graciously lent their home court to Syracuse for the TBT games on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. This arrangement was made through a trade between Upstate Medical University Arena and Albany’s MVP Arena, both of which are managed by ASM Global. The Upstate Medical University Arena does not have a basketball team of its own.
According to MVP Arena general manager Bob Belber, the exchange was made possible because of a previous collaboration between the two arenas during the NCAA basketball event in Albany. They borrowed additional walk-through metal detectors from Albany to ensure efficient security for patrons entering the facility. In return, Upstate Medical University Arena offered its basketball court to Syracuse for the tournament. Belber sought the permission of Siena athletic director John D’Argenio before finalizing the exchange, and he assured that Siena’s court would be fully repainted once it returns from Syracuse.
This arrangement not only saved Albany County a significant amount of money by eliminating the need to rent additional metal detectors during the NCAA event but also showcased the benefits of ASM Global’s management of MVP Arena. The Syracuse building took care of the shipping costs associated with the transportation of the court. The TBT tournament, now in its 10th year, offers a $1 million prize to the winner. The competition features 64 teams divided into eight regions, with the four quarterfinal victors advancing to Philadelphia.
Among the notable teams participating in the eight-team field in Syracuse are the defending champions Blue Collar U, mainly consisting of University at Buffalo alumni, and Boeheim’s Army, composed predominantly of former Syracuse University players.
In conclusion, the unique court setup during the TBT games in Syracuse is a result of a mutually beneficial arrangement between Upstate Medical University Arena and MVP Arena, facilitated by ASM Global. This innovative collaboration showcases the advantages of effective management and demonstrates the support and cooperation between different arenas and institutions within the basketball community.
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