Maples Pavilion is a 7,392-seat multi-purpose arena in Stanford, California. It was built in 1968. It is home to the Stanford University Cardinal basketballteam. An arena is a circular or oval shaped public space (akin to a classical amphitheatre), designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. ... Stanford is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Santa Clara County, California. ... 1968 was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... For other meanings of Stanford, see Stanford (disambiguation). ... Basketball Basketball is a ball sport in which two teams of five players each try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop. ... A team comprises any group of people or animals linked in a common purpose. ...
Pavilion) is the home of the University of California, Berkeley's basketball and volleyball teams.
The pavilion stands at the site of the historic Harmon Gym, which was built in 1933 and subsequently renovated into its current state from 1997 to 1999 after the generous donation of Walter A. Haas, Jr.
of Levi Strauss and Co. When it was constructed, the University intended for the pavilion to provide a close, intimidating atmosphere, including the elimination of any sound-proofing devices, which has led to the pavilion being named one of the most intimidating arenas in the Pac-10 Conference.