From The Stables - Letter From the Desk of Director of Athletics Nico Yantko

Racer Nation,

Basketball season is here, and we cannot wait to welcome you back to the reimagined CFSB Center on November 7 for our men's home opener!

As we anticipate completion of this phase of the CFSB Center renovation, we are excited to introduce significant upgrades that will transform how you experience Racer Basketball. These investments reflect our commitment to creating an atmosphere that matches the passion of Racer Nation while making every visit more comfortable, memorable and entertaining.

Our enhanced premium offerings include the CFSB Courtside Club, a first-of-its-kind experience at The Bank, along with new loge boxes, upgraded courtside seating and courtside bunker clubs. These spaces bring fans closer to the action while creating new opportunities to gather, connect and enjoy game day.

That commitment extends throughout the arena. Enhancements to the upper concourse and the new, state-of-the-art Price Family Video Board will elevate the game-day experience for every fan. With dynamic visuals, replays and engaging content, the video board will tremendously improve the upper-level experience, pulling Racer fans closer to the action. New LED ribbon boards and LED lighting will bring exciting light shows and game-day activations to life, while new halftime acts will add even more entertainment—creating an immersive, energetic atmosphere inside The Bank.

Fans can also enjoy Pockets Paddock, a premium club gathering space with free access—a place to socialize and explore unique food offerings made with legendary Sammons products and other traditional food offerings. New convenience-store access will provide additional options for faster service, helping you spend more time enjoying the game.

The Jim and Sue Cash Lobby will welcome fans with new entry branding and experiences that set the tone from the moment you walk through the doors. New branding throughout the upper bowl will help tell the story of Racer Basketball—celebrating our tradition, honoring the people and moments that built this program, and connecting generations of Racer fans.

We are especially grateful to CFSB for its commitment to making general admission to Racer Women's Basketball free. That support opens the doors for more families, students and community members to experience our program and help build an outstanding home-court advantage. Fans looking to elevate their experience can also purchase courtside seating and loge options for women's basketball games.

We are excited to complete this phase, but we are always asking: What's next?

We recognize that upper-bowl sightlines presented challenges before this renovation, and improving that experience remains a priority. We are exploring additional upper-bowl seating upgrades and future premium offerings that build upon the loge boxes and Pockets Paddock.

Additionally, we are also exploring new social and club spaces in the lower bowl—opportunities to extend game day, bring people together and create even greater entertainment value for our community.

Our vision reaches beyond basketball. We want the CFSB Center to be a destination for events, celebrations and experiences that connect our campus and region throughout the year. To learn more about upcoming events or rental opportunities, click HERE.

Thank you for your patience throughout construction and for continuing to invest your time, energy and belief in the Racers. Your support makes this progress possible.

We want to invite all of Racer Nation to celebrate the opening of this incredible venue by joining us for a ribbon cutting ceremony outside Gate B starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday. The first 5,000 fans at the game will receive a free t-shirt commemorating the night thanks to CFSB, while fans will be treated to a special halftime performance by Ready Go Dog Show.

Our women's basketball team will start their home schedule on Thursday, November 12, with a special 11 a.m. tip-off as the team celebrates its annual Education Day game.

Let's continue working together to build the BEST-IN-CLASS athletics and entertainment department in the country!

The best is yet to come!

Go Racers!
Nico Yantko Signature

Nico Yantko
Vice President & Director of Athletics
Murray State University

Murray State University Athletics

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