UW to Break Ground on $60M Husky Basketball Center

The University of Washington will break ground on its new $60 million high-performance basketball center this summer. Gensler is the architect of the project, and Mortenson is the general contractor.

The two-story, 40,000-square-foot facility is funded entirely by donors, including $1 million from former basketball players and alumni. The training facility will provide a dedicated space for both the men’s and women’s programs.

The project will create two 9,800 square feet practice courts, offering 24-hour access to student-athletes. The new home for Husky Basketball will include a skywalk viewing area above the courts for recruits, fans, and families to watch practices. A main foyer will serve as the entryway to the building featuring images of program milestones and legendary players.

“We are thrilled to break ground on this transformational project,” said Troy Dannen, UW’s Director of Athletics. “Investment in Husky basketball is critical to enabling our future competitive success as we enter the Big Ten, and we are grateful our donors share this belief and stepped forward in such a remarkable way.”