Michigan State University’s Breslin Center has been ranked as the sixth-best arena atmosphere in college basketball, according to College Basketball Uncharted. The organization released its list of the top 25 arenas in terms of atmosphere, with Allen Fieldhouse and Cameron Indoor topping the list.
Top Rankings
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Allen Fieldhouse (Kansas Jayhawks) – Ranked #1
- Seating capacity: Over 16,300
- Known for its electric atmosphere during games.
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Cameron Indoor Stadium (Duke University) – Ranked #2
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McCarthy Athletic Center (Saint Joseph’s University) – Ranked #3
- Noted for its intimate setting and loud crowd noise levels.
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Hilton Coliseum (Iowa State University) – Ranked #4
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Mackey Arena (Purdue University) – Ranked #14
- Stood out among Big Ten venues, ranking above all other Big Ten arenas.
Breslin Center’s Atmosphere
The Breslin Center has consistently been one of the toughest places to play in college basketball due to its raucous crowd noise levels and electric atmosphere during games. However, it fell short this year when compared to other venues across college hoops.
Methodology
College Basketball Uncharted uses data from various sources, including:
- GameDay Atmosphere Index (GDAI) scores from ESPN.com
- Fan feedback from social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit
These factors contribute to the rankings for each venue across college basketball.
Key Takeaways
- Allen Fieldhouse (Kansas) – Ranked #1
- Cameron Indoor Stadium (Duke) – Ranked #2
- McCarthy Athletic Center (Saint Joseph’s) – Ranked #3
- Hilton Coliseum (Iowa State) – Ranked #4
- Mackey Arena (Purdue) – Ranked #14
The full rankings can be found on College Basketball Uncharted’s website.

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