NCAA Stadium Power Rankings: Top 10 Environments In College Basketball

Justin lists the top-10 college basketball stadiums by atmosphere for the 2024 college basketball season. Which teams have the best home-field advantages in 2024?

Fans love countless aspects of college basketball, but the sport separates itself from others with its history of excellent environments and home-court advantages. In 2024, we run down the top-10 home-court advantages in the country. 

Each of these stadiums gives the goose-bump-inducing crowd noise and the best student sections in the nation. 

Our NCAAB Stadium Power Rankings will weigh stadium capacity, home-field success, and history of tradition to form the list of the top-10 environments in college basketball. Let's dive in!

Honorable Mentions

• JMA Wireless Dome - Syracuse 
• Jersey Mike’s Arena - Rutgers
• Jack Breslin Student Events Center - Michigan State
• Harry A. Gampel Pavilion - UConn 

10) CHI Health Center Omaha - Creighton 

Stadium Capacity: 17,352
2023-2024 Home Record: 13-2

Creighton fans show up in force. CHI Health Center is consistently one of the most attended arenas in men’s college hoops, and their recent success has added even more to the attended games. Head coach Greg McDermott has done an excellent job maintaining a successful basketball club, and the fans show their spirit every home game. 

9) McCarthey Athletic Center - Gonzaga  

Stadium Capacity: 6,000
2023-2024 Home Record: 15-1 

The McCarthey Athletic Center could be one of the nation's more underrated arenas and student sections. The Kennel student section is one of the best in the country and always brings energy. They are loud and have provided a winning culture for over a decade. Many teams have found Gonzaga one of the more challenging teams to face on the road and have proven it again this season with a record of 15-1.  

8) State Farm Center - Illinois 

Stadium Capacity: 15,500
2023-2024 Home Record: 15-2

Illinois is one of the many Big Ten teams on this list, and it's due to its massive student attendance at every home game. The State Farm Center is one of the best in the country when it’s rocking, and the Orange Krush is always loud and cheering. The bright orange is always intimidating, and Illinois has again put on an excellent display at home this season. 

Woke up ready.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/hNVoUoTeYs

— Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) March 5, 2024

7) McKale Memorial Center - Arizona 

Stadium Capacity: 14,545
2023-2024 Home Record: 15-1

The McKale Memorial Center has become the most considerable home-court advantage in the Pac-12. Arizona has averaged 87.9 points per game in the last two seasons alone when they play at the McKale Memorial Center. The students come ready to go every game and are excited to take this energy to the Big 12 next season.  

6) Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall - Indiana 

Stadium Capacity: 17,222
2023-2024 Home Record: 12-5

The Hoosiers haven’t had the most successful season this year, but Assembly Hall should still be considered one of the best home-court advantages in the country. It’s always very loud in Bloomington and their ability to sell alcohol helps. Win or lose, this stadium is always rocking. 

5)  Rupp Arena - Kentucky 

Stadium Capacity: 20,500
2023-2024 Home Record: 13-4

Kentucky hasn’t been as hot at home as in past seasons, but Rupp Arena has a large capacity and can bring loud noises for each home game. Coach John Calipari can be a reason for this success, as Kentucky has had a .895 winning percentage since the stadium was first used. 

Kentucky Basketball Presents: The Freshmen Take Over. pic.twitter.com/zlzRG30hPv

— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) March 5, 2024

4) Dean E. Smith Center - North Carolina 

Stadium Capacity: 21,750
2022-2023 Home Record: 13-1

The Dean E. Smith Center has traditionally been one of the toughest spots to get a win in the ACC, let alone the entire country. This season, the Tar Heels have been fantastic at home and should always be mentioned as one of the most difficult stadiums to get a road win in. The Dean E. Smith Center is not only loud but also has a traditional history. 

3) Mackey Arena - Purdue 

Stadium Capacity: 14,240
2023-2024 Home Record: 14-2

Mackey Arena has quickly become my favorite stadium in the Big Ten and has risen to one of the best in the nation in 2024. People say that the noise in the stadium gets so loud due to the sound waves bouncing off the metal domed roof. The student section is known as the Paint Crew, and they are always rocking for home games.  

Last night was big-time.

🎬: The Michigan State movie. pic.twitter.com/MxsGIPesWk

— Purdue Men's Basketball (@BoilerBall) March 4, 2024

2) Cameron Indoor Stadium - Duke 

Stadium Capacity: 9,314
2023-2024 Home Record: 15-2

It's no surprise that Duke ranks among the top two for the best college basketball environments in the nation. Cameron Indoor Stadium has been one of the most successful home-court advantages, with a winning percentage of .848. The students are as close as you can get in the stadium and the noise bounces off the walls. 

1) Allen Fieldhouse - Kansas

Stadium Capacity: 16,300
2023-2024 Home Record: 14-1

Allen Fieldhouse is known as not only one of the most historical arenas, but the best home-court advantage as well. Allen Fieldhouse is one of the most beautiful arenas in the country and has a .872 winning percentage. The students camp out in front of the stadium days before each game and tickets are usually sold out every single game. Even with an off-year for the Jayhawks, the team has just one loss in their home stadium. Head coach Bill Self has a home record of 292-16 in his time at Kansas. 

HUNT for threeeeee#INEV1TABLE x @H_Dickinson24 pic.twitter.com/6ZXmWW6dhI

— Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) February 28, 2024

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