Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center
Multi-purpose arena in Chicago, Illinois
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The Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center, also known as the Jones Convocation Center or simply the JCC, is a 7,000-seat[1] multi-purpose arena in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Completed in 2007, the arena is home court for the Chicago State University Cougars men's and women's basketball teams.[2] The arena replaced the Dickens Athletic Center, which only had capacity to seat 2,500 persons.[3][4]
LocationChicago State University
9501 South King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60628 USA
9501 South King Dr.
Chicago, IL 60628 USA
Coordinates41.7165°N 87.6084°W
OwnerChicago State University
OperatorChicago State University
Arena during the 2014 Chicago Public League boys' basketball championship game | |
 Interactive map of Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center | |
| Location | Chicago State University 9501 South King Dr. Chicago, IL 60628 USA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.7165°N 87.6084°W |
| Owner | Chicago State University |
| Operator | Chicago State University |
| Capacity | 7,000 |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | October 4, 2002 |
| Opened | Fall 2007 |
| Construction cost | $38 million |
| Architect | Loebl Schlossman & Hackl Chicago, IL William E. Brazley & Associates, Ltd. Matteson, IL |
| Tenants | |
| Chicago State Cougars men's basketball Chicago State Cougars women's basketball | |
The center cost nearly $38 million to build.[5]
The venue hosted the 2012 and 2013 Great West Conference men's basketball tournaments.
