Sanford Pentagon

[RonBurgundy]

Somebody help me understand the attraction of playing MBB games at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls. I think it only holds 3,250 fans. I see Wisconsin-St Mary's and Oklahoma-Minnesota are playing there this year. I know both ISU and Iowa have also played there.

Is there a good payout?

 

[mj4cy]

From what I've gathered:

1. Yes probably a payout or some TV money.
2. Neutral site helps RPI rating/strength of schedule.
3. Intimate setting. Fans that go get a good seat and its a cool vibe.

 

[jbindm]

I don't know. I checked out some pictures online thinking there was maybe some sort of novelty factor to it, but it pretty much just looks like a gym but small. Maybe that's the draw; like seeing a bigtime musician in a small club setting.

 

[heitclone]

Did you not go when we played CO? Its a great atmosphere. I don't remember one person who attended complain about our game there. I'd go any time we get the chance to play there.

 

[IASTATE07]

I loved watching us in Sioux Falls vs Colorado. Loved watching us in Maui. Atmosphere is awesome at these small venues.

 

[isutrevman]

I went to our NCAA tournament game vs Nevada at the Bradley Center in Millwaukee that seated like 20,000. Sat half-way up the upper deck. Could barely tell which player was which. I also went to the Colorado game in Sioux Falls and the Pentagon. Sat mid-court, 12th row for $40. The game in Sioux Falls was waaaaay more fun, and a better atmosphere than the NCAA game. Small arenas that are in good shape like the Pentagon are awesome places to watch basketball games.

 

[andybernard]

Sat front row top of the key extended for $40. My favorite CBB experience outside of B12 championships. The old school gym novelty helped as well. I'm obsessed with the old 50's-style gyms. Just wished they would have had a concrete stage behind one of the hoops for the pep band/musicals.

 

[JP4CY]

Loved the game at the Pentagon vs CO.
Cool venue for sure.

 

[FinalFourCy]

Way better than the typical neutral court in front of 10k empty seats.

 

[browns4cy]

I enjoyed the game at the Pentagon. Buddy was able to hook me up with tickets in a suite. It was awesome