Groundbreaking for practice facility set for Tuesday

UConn announced that groundbreaking for the UConn Basketball Developmental Center is planned for Tuesday at 1 p.m. near the Stadium Facilities Building.

The 78,200 square foot facility, estimated to cost $35 million, will feature practice gyms for the men’s and women’s basketball programs, along with locker rooms, coaches’ offices, and areas for academic support, video analysis, sports medicine and strength training.