Ohio State's new basketball facility is nearing completion. The $19 million price tag has put the Buckeyes in the upper-echelon in terms of practice and training venues.
Originally slated to be $13 million, a few more bells and whistles were added. Among them, a locker for LeBron James in the men's locker room. You read that right.
Director of basketball operations David Egelhoff said it's used for recruiting purposes. When recruits visit, the locker is filled with LBJ team-issued apparel to show the relationship James has with the university. Thad Matta and Gene Smith both spoke about James' commitment to the university. Smith said he wishes Ohio State fans would embrace him more because he's been so instrumental in the basketball program. The Buckeyes were the first team to wear the LBJ line of uniforms.
Someone is bringing their talents to Columbus. pic.twitter.com/fRjTvrHTiQ
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) September 3, 2013
One of two new basketball courts at OSU's new facility. pic.twitter.com/5pw24DgKs4
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) September 3, 2013
Iconic center court logo. #greatstateofohio pic.twitter.com/V9XqAG4rHO
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) September 3, 2013
Mike Conley working out. pic.twitter.com/CKlmqhmUXZ
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) September 3, 2013
Trophy case. pic.twitter.com/XOiwcwI20N
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) September 3, 2013
Hoops in the weight room to practice rebounding. pic.twitter.com/2aoEr7rV2Z
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) September 3, 2013
Ceiling in women's locker room. pic.twitter.com/2z8HQo8ynq
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) September 3, 2013
Underwater rehabbing. pic.twitter.com/VqrZcx8RTN
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) September 3, 2013
Women's basketball lounge. pic.twitter.com/vwQLCpknUj
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) September 3, 2013
Entrance to men's basketball locker room. pic.twitter.com/3o6Oo3BuFT
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) September 3, 2013
Door handles leading to the weight room. pic.twitter.com/bUJqTsB5fL
— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) September 3, 2013
