UConn’s Iconic Harry A. Gampel Pavilion Court is Up for Auction and You Could Win a Piece
The University of Connecticut and Artsman, a leading game-used memorabilia company, have partnered to launch a once-in-a-lifetime auction honoring the legendary Harry A. Gampel Pavilion Court. The auction will highlight game-used panels from the historic NCAA® court that was in use from 1990-2023 (33 year span).
The auction begins Friday, May 3. The auction will span three days, May 3 to May 5, offering a selection of court sections that represent various influential moments and history.
Among the pieces available for this auction opportunity are:
9 Panels From Key Basketball Moments in UConn History
Click Here to View Gampel Court Diagram
4 Men's Basketball Moments:
- Panel W8: Rod Sellers scores the Huskies 1st basket ever on this court
- Panel E11: Kemba Walker hits game winner against #7 Villanova
- Panel B10: UConn host and defeats #1 Texas
- Panel F9: Shabazz Napier hits game winner over #15 Florida
5 Women's Basketball Moments:
- Panel B9: Kerry Bascom leads team to 1st NCAA tournament game win
- Panel B8: 100th win over the Women's South Carolina team
- Panel V11: Bird at the buzzer
- Panel W9: UConn defeats Virginia in Elite Eight. Leads to 1st Championship
- Panel W11: #2 UConn beats #1 Tennessee sparking one of the greatest rivalries
Iconic Court Logos & Pieces
- Center Court Logo
- Women's 11-Time NCAA® National Championship Logo
- Men's 4-Time NCAA® National Championship Logo
- Big East Logo/Foul Line
- Guitar crafted from various parts of the UConn court
- Sideline "X" (Where Players Check-In to the Game)
- UCONN HUSKIES" Logo Panel L1
How The Auction Works
Auction Dates: May 3-5, 2024
Auction Open/Close: Opens at 11a.m. (EST) May 3rd and closes at 8 p.m. (EST) May 5th
Ways To Register
- Visit UConnHuskies.com/GampelAuction
- Text the keyword "UCONN4" to 99192
- Download the "Artsman Auctions" App
The Artsman Auction platform allows anyone to bid from anywhere via desktop or mobile device. Bidders will be notified by the platform their bidding status and if they're winning or losing. After 8pm each day, bidders will receive final confirmation whether they've won or lost.
Other Auction Facts
- Some court panels will be bundled to preserve a logo in its entirety, others will be auctioned off individually.
- Panels range in size especially when bundled..
- Shipping information will be in the app and on the auction website.
- To view all auction items and auction timing, visit UConnHuskies.com/GampelAuction
- All items in the auction can be customized at the winners request.
- Please visit artsmansport.com/custom for ideas.
- Winners are not limited to the options seen on the website. They are only for reference.
Other Harry A. Gampel Pavilion Court History
This 33-year-old UConn court has been the stage for an unparalleled history and will now be available for fans and collectors to own a piece. From the inaugural tip-off to the championship-clinching moments, other notable events include:
- 16 NCAA Championships
- 5-time NCAA® Men's National Championship teams: 1999, 2004, 2011, 2014, 2023
- 11-time NCAA® Women's National Championship teams: 1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Record-breaking performances from numerous players
- Elite coaches
- Hall of Fame Inductions
- The court has hosted the enshrinement ceremonies for legendary figures, both players and coaches, who have been inducted into the UConn Huskies Hall of Fame.
Latest Top News
- Track & Field Ready for 2024 Outdoor BIG EAST Championships at VillanovaSTORRS, Conn. - The University of Connecticut men's and women's track & field teams are set for the 2024 BIG EAST Outdoor Track & Field Championships presented by JEEP from May 9 through May 11. Villanova will host the conference championships at Jumbo Elliott Track at Villanova Stadium in Pennsylvania for the second straight year in outdoors.
- HookC Loses First Game at Northeastern Since 1996BROOKLINE, Mass. - The UConn baseball team (27-20) lost at Northeastern, 18-3, on Tuesday afternoon at Friedman Diamond.
- Lexi Hastings named BIG EAST Player of the Year, Five Huskies receive conference honorsNEW YORK – UConn junior outfielder, Lexi Hastings was announced as the 2024 BIG EAST Player of the Year on Tuesday afternoon. Hastings becomes the fifth player in program history to receive the prestigious award. Five other Huskies were selected to the BIG EAST first and second teams.
- Golfers Claim BIG EAST Postseason HonorsSTORRS, Conn. - UConn men's golfers Tommy Dallahan (Simsbury, Conn.) and Bradley Sawka (Ellington, Conn.) took home BIG EAST postseason honors announced by the league on Monday. Sawka was honored as the 2024 BIG EAST Freshman of the Year while also earning all-conference accolades. Dallahan was an All-BIG EAST pick as well. The National Collegiate Rankings were used to determine the individual winners and an All-BIG EAST First Team and All-BIG EAST Second Team.
- Director of Tennis Glenn Marshall Signs Four-Year ExtensionSTORRS, Conn. – UConn Director of Athletics David Benedict announced that Director of Tennis and Head Women's Tennis Coach Glenn Marshall has signed a four-year extension through May of 2028.
- Maya Moore’s Commencement Speech to the Class of 2024Maya Moore Irons delivered a Commencement address to the Class of 2024 in Gampel Pavikion on Sunday, May 5.
