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H A H N H U R S T
P R A C T I C E F A C I L I T Y
Virginia Tech is able to claim one of the finest
practice facilities in college basketball. The
Hahn Hurst Basketball Practice Center affords
the Hokies every convenience needed to build
an elite college basketball program.
Since moving into the center in August 2009,
this $21 million structure has given the Hokies
the facility needed to compete at the highest
level. The 49,000 square-foot building, which
ties together modern, state-of-the-art amenities
with the architectural integrity of the beautiful
Virginia Tech campus, is a shining beacon to
the commitment the university has made to its
basketball program.
From the moment you walk through the front
doors, you are engulfed with the magnitude of
this beautiful facility. The two-story front lobby
is a testament to the history and promise of the
Virginia Tech basketball program. From the large
graphics to the various memorabilia, this area
is awash with images of the greatest players in
Hokie history.
Last summer, the facility saw a complete
rebranding, futher accentuating the beauty of
this facility.
The main feature of the building is the two-court,
16,609 square-foot practice gym. Spacious
and convenient, the gym is equipped with a soft
wall that can be lowered to divide the courts to
allow both the men’s and the women’s teams to
practice at the same time. The courts are exact
replicas of the main court in Cassell Coliseum,
allowing the teams to practice on the same
surface on which they will play.
The office suites on the second floor feature
offices for the assistants and a larger office for
the head coach. A view of the practice courts is
available from the head coach’s office, the large
reception area and the connecting balcony.
Behind a secured entrance, the facility offers
every feature crucial to building a program. The
spacious weight room has a full range of free
weights, machines, treadmills, ellipticals and
other equipment — all with a panoramic view
of the practice courts. This facility was refitted
this summer and now contains only the best in
strength and conditioning equipment.
Adjacent to the weight room is the modern, full
equipped training room. This area features two
examination rooms, a taping area and hot and
cold immersion tubs. A state-of-the-art Alter G
rehab machine also is located in this area. The
sports medicine staff can handle all aspects of
treatment and rehabilitation of injuries from this
room.
Across the hall is the equipment room,
completely stocked with the finest gear offered
by NIKE. This area also opens out into the
parking lot, where the team begins its travel just
steps from the locker room.
Speaking of the locker room, the Hokies boast
the finest around. The fully appointed lounge
area is outfitted with a sound system, 62-inch
flat screen television, refrigerator and computer
workstations. The complex also features a
classroom with video and dry-erase boards,
perfect for various forms of instruction and team
meetings. The locker room itself is spacious,
with video screens and large individual lockers
with extra storage space.
Immediately behind the practice gym is a large
patio area. This area is used for social events
and tailgating functions.
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