With the loss of the Zags in July to the Pac-12, there has been talk if the tourney could stay at the Orleans Arena. I spoke to the WCC Commissioner yesterday at the game. He said they are seriously considering the Lee Family Forum in Henderson. SCU played there against ASU in December. It’s the Silver Knights minor league team for the NHL Golden Knights home. It’s a new arena that holds 5500 and very nice. (Orleans arena is 9k). Commissioner said it’s a similar distance to Henderson from the strip as it is to the Orleans. I want to stay in Vegas so I’m OK with this.
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I attended the Bronco’s game there in 2024. It’s a very nice facility, with good sight lines and better concessions than Orleans. Without the Spokane crowd, it’s probably the appropriate size.
Stu is a bit generous in saying it’s the same distance from the strip. It’s probably 2x the travel time. The Green Valley Ranch Hotel and Casino is nearby, but otherwise there are no other hotels.
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Agreed that the Henderson facility is much nicer than The Orleans. Green Valley Ranch Resort and The District has better offerings than anything nearby The Orleans.
It’s a 20-25 minute drive from the Strip but with commuter traffic on a weekday it’s more like 35 minutes. SCU played ASU on a Friday, two years ago and it took that long
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It’s also a nightmare getting an Uber out of there
I forgot to add that the WCC is giving consideration to Palm Springs at that Accrisure Arena. Have also heard there is one decision maker who’s pushing Tahoe.
As Buckets said Rideshare at the Henderson venue is a nightmare. At least a 15 minute wait, can’t imagine what it’s like when an event ends and the demand is huge
I’ve waited 1 hr 15 min before