| John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center |
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| Location |
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC 27506 |
| Broke ground |
September 1, 2007 |
| Opened |
October 17, 2008 |
| Owner |
Campbell University |
| Operator |
Campbell University |
| Surface |
Hardwood |
| Construction cost |
$34 million |
| Architect |
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Inc. |
| Capacity |
5,000 |
| Tenants |
| Campbell Fighting Camels |
The John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center is a multi-purpose arena in Buies Creek, North Carolina. The arena is located on the campus of Campbell University and hosts the university's basketball, volleyball, and wrestling programs. The John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center is a part of the expansion plan of Campbell's athletic facilities, which includes a new football stadium and renovations to existing Taylor Field of the baseball program. The John W. Pope, Jr. Convocation Center replaced Carter Gymnasium, which was the second smallest gymnasium in Division I Basketball with just 947 seats, second only to Charleston Southern's Fieldhouse which holds 750.
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Coordinates: 35°24′28″N 78°44′12″W / 35.4079053°N 78.7366962°W / 35.4079053; -78.7366962
