CLARKSVILLE, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) — Renovations are set to begin this week at APSU’s Dunn Center. The 44-year old facility will receive a brand new court design for the 2019-20 season.
The new design is the product of APSU Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison and the athletics creative design team. It integrates a commingling of red, white, black and gray around the court. “David Loos Court” will be prominently displayed over the legendary head coach’s signature facing the student section. The design will also feature an updated logo imposed inside a red “state of Tennessee” outline.
This will be the first full-court sand-down since the current court was laid in 2012. Sports Floors Inc., who installed the court, is once again tasked with bringing Austin Peay’s vision for the Dunn Center to life.
The project is expected to be completed before the Austin Peay volleyball program returns ahead of the 2019 season.
The court redesign is among several changes being made to the Dunn Center ahead of the 2019-20 academic year. Earlier this month, the outdated fluorescent lighting will be replaced with an energy efficient, LED system. A new bank of stands was also purchased, replacing the dilapidated third floor set and adding an additional 818 seats.
“It is time to brighten the Dunn and present a more modern look to Stacheville and the country,” Harrison said. “Dave Aaron Arena is one of the legendary venues in the OVC; however, our look had become outdated. This new look proudly and boldly proclaims our location, our athletics logo, our conference and our school colors. In addition to the new court design, the state-of-the art lighting enhancements, new seating on the third level, and the return of the VIPeay Hoops premium area and courtside seating will provide our fans with a much-improved game day experience.”