The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss

The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, also known as the SJB Pavilion, is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Mississippi in University, Mississippi. The $96.5 million multipurpose arena^[4] is home to the University of Mississippi Rebels men's and women's basketball teams, with seating for up to 9,500 people. The facility also serves as a secondary student union, with a Steak 'N Shake and a Raising Cane's restaurant available to the community during normal business hours.^[4] The Pavilion replaced the Tad Smith Coliseum^[5] in January 2016; the opening game, on January 7, saw the Rebels men defeat Alabama 74–66.^[2]

Inside view of the Pavilion

The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss

SJB Pavilion
North side facing All American Drive
Former names	The Pavilion at Ole Miss (2016–2021)
Location	University, MS 38677
Coordinates	34°21′47.39″N 89°32′7.63″W
Owner	University of Mississippi
Operator	University of Mississippi
Capacity	9,500 (Estimated)
Surface	Hardwood
Construction
Broke ground	July 31, 2014[1]
Opened	January 7, 2016[2]
Architect	AECOM[3]
General contractor	B.L. Harbert International[3]
Tenants
Ole Miss Rebels (Men's and women's basketball) (2016-present)

Attendance record

All attendance records set have been at men's basketball games.

Attendance	Opponent	Season	Result
10,630	Mississippi State	2023-2024	W, 86-82
9,631	#16 Auburn	2023-2024	L, 77-91
9,500	#6 Kentucky	2018–2019	L, 76–80
9,500	#7 Tennessee	2018–2019	L, 71–73
9,500	#22 Mississippi State	2018–2019	L, 75–81
9,500	Arkansas	2018–2019	W, 84–67
9,500	LSU	2018–2019	L, 69–83
9,500	Alabama	2015–2016	W, 74–66
9,500	Vanderbilt	2015–2016	W, 85–78
9,500	Arkansas	2015–2016	W, 76–60
9,500	Mississippi State	2015–2016	W, 86–78

Non-athletic events

Concerts

• Brad Paisley^[6]
• Cam
• Wiz Khalifa^[7]

See also

• List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas

References

1. "Ole Miss Breaks Ground on New Arena". University of Mississippi Department of Athletics. July 31, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
2. "Saiz, Rebels Rule Opening Night at The Pavilion" (Press release). Ole Miss Rebels. January 7, 2016. Retrieved January 8, 2016.
3. "Under Construction: Reviewing the Building Plans". Sports Business Daily. September 8, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2015.
4. Potter, Davis. "VIDEO: A look inside the Pavilion at Ole Miss | The Oxford Eagle". Retrieved 2015-11-23.
5. "OLE MISS ATHLETICS FOUNDATION". www.olemisssports.com. Retrieved 2015-11-23.
6. "Brad Paisley Adds Cam to Concert at The Pavilion at Ole Miss". Ole Miss Athletics. January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
7. "Wiz Khalifa Captivates Audience With Pavilion Performance". DM Online. August 27, 2017. Retrieved January 4, 2022.

External links

• Ole Miss Breaks Ground on New Arena