VIRGINIA TECH | 2017-18 WBB Team Guide

6 THE UNIVERSITY | STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT | PLAYERS & STAFF | HISTORY & RECORDS 2017-18 BASKETBALL Virginia Tech is able to claim one of the finest practice facilities in major 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 facility has given the Hokies the facility so needed to compete at the highest level. The 49,000-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 basketball. 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 future 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. The main feature of the building is the two- court, 16,609-square foot practice gym. Spa­ cious 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 team to practice at the same time. The courts are replicas of the main court in Cassell Coliseum, allowing each team to practice on the same surface on which it will play. The office suites on the second floor feature offices for the assistants, a conference room and a huge 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 needed to build a program. The spacious weight room has the full range of free weights, machines, treadmills, ellipticals and other equipment—all with a panoramic view of the practice courts. Adjacent to the weight room is the modern, fully-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 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. BASKETBALL PRACTICE CENTER HAHN HURST