The Stephen C. O’Connell Center originally opened in 1980 and is named after the sixth president of UF. The building underwent a $64.5 million renovation in 2016. In the renovation, the entire interior area was demolished and rebuilt with the addition of a large hanging scoreboard and luxury suites. Gymnastics and swimming areas and locker rooms were improved, and a new entrance was built facing the stadium.
Xaivian Lee
By Ryan Friedenberg | 1:37pmFlorida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) takes a three pointer during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
Boogie Fland shooting
By Ryan Friedenberg | 1:09amFlorida Gators guard Boogie Fland (0) has struggled to shoot the ball beyond the arc, missing a mid range shot during the first half of a NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.
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By Ryan Friedenberg | 9:29pmFlorida guard/forward Me'Arah O'Neal (8) shoots a three point shot during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Jacksonville, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.





