James A. Rhodes Arena

James A. Rhodes Arena

James A. Rhodes Arena, commonly nicknamed "The JAR," is a basketball arena in Akron, Ohio, named for former Ohio governor Jim Rhodes. The arena opened in 1983 and is home to the University of Akron Zips men's and women's basketball teams. It hosted the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball tournament in 1986. Renovations to the arena is 2002 included a new hardwood floor and four Opto Tech LED displays ("pictured"). The facility currently seats 5,500 people.

The decision to name the arena after former governor Rhodes was highly controversial as he ordered the Ohio National Guard to nearby Kent State University prior to the May 4, 1970 shootings. Because of anticipated protests, the dedication of the building was not publicly announced in advance.


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