unf arena & csi companies court upgrades QUICK FACTS

Csi Companies Court

Made public June 7 at a press conference held inside the UNF Arena, North Florida Athletics announced the plans for the CSI Companies Court seen above.

While not the first time that the UNF Arena floor has received a redesign, it is the first time in school history that a whole new floor has been placed. The previous wood floor was the original surface that was included in the construction of the UNF Arena back in January of 1993.

The Court features UNF’s primary colors, navy and gray, while showcasing multiple unique qualities to the UNF brand and identity.

Highlighted in the middle is the North Florida banner logo and a cutout of the state of Florida with a star symbolizing Jacksonville’s location, as well as the local connection between North Florida and CSI Companies. The floor is known as the CSI Companies Court, and it will feature the CSI Companies’ logo, along with UNF’s navy on the baselines and sidelines. Along the sidelines are a pair of Osprey talons, adding to the unique flair featured on the court.

Construction of the floor began in early June and was completed in mid-October. The new design and playing surface were made possible by the partnership between UNF and the Jacksonville-based CSI Companies, the largest collaboration to date for the athletic department.

The partnership is a seven-year, $2.1 million agreement that features facility enhancements in addition to the new court. Other projects such as the construction of the Bank of England Suite and Hayt Osprey Outlook, as well as upgrades to the lighting and sound systems also accompany this partnership and construction of the CSI Companies Court.

Bank Of England Hospitality Suite

The Bank of England Hospitality Suite, seen below, provides UNF Athletic donors an opportunity to take in a premier game-day experience at the UNF Arena. The suite is also open to other UNF events and gatherings external to North Florida.

Also included in the suite is the Brix Taphouse Bar, serving as the centerpiece to the suite.

The John & Gerri Hayt Osprey Outlook is the balcony area extending off the front of the hospitality suite and above the west baseline providing a unique view for its 72 premium chair back seats.

In addition to the naming right partners, the Arena enhancements are being made possible by generous contributions from Travis and Deidra Shore, Chris and Heather Patterson, Chuck and Jennifer Ged, John Gol, Robert and Tammie Talley, Scott and Jennings Clingan, Mark and Micah Cagnassola, Dwight and Christine Cooper, Mark and Becky Walden, Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q and Two Titmice Foundation.

Other Upgrades

Also included in the UNF Arena upgrades is a new sound system, upgraded LED lighting, new seating in the student section on the east baseline and upgraded offices for the North Florida external operations department and women’s basketball program.

Career Statistics

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• 2022-23 Preseason All-ASUN

• 2021-22 Preseason All-ASUN

• 2x All-ASUN (1st - 2021/2nd - 2020)

• NABC All-District (2021)

• ASUN All-Tournament

• ASUN Scholar-Athlete of the Year|2021

• 3x ASUN All-Academic

• 2021-22 CoSIDA Academic All-District

• ASUN Academic Honor Roll

Career Statistics

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JAMES,

10 jarius hicklen jair-ee-us Junior Guard 6-3 175 Dallas, Texas Oklahoma Baptist

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•OBU’s leading scorer in 2020-21

• Played prep ball at Desoto HS

• Dec. 13 ASUN Newcomer of the Week

• Feb. 21, 2022 ASUN Player of the Week

• NABC Honors Court (2021-22)

Career Statistics

PLACER, Jose

NOTES:

•ASUN All-Academic Team 2021-22

•NABC Honors Court (2021-22)

•2022-23 Preseason All-ASUN

•2nd team All-ASUN (2021)

•ASUN Academic Honor Roll (2x)

•Played prep ball at Master’s Academy

•10 three-pointers in 89-86 win vs. KSU, one shy of UNF record

#15 PLACER, Jose

Career Statistics

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•Scored 2,667 career points at Hagerty HS

•Averaged 24.2 points per game during high school and 9.29 rebounds per game

2022-23 North Florida Men's Basketball Individual

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Career Statistics

33 Oscar Berry Sophomore Guard 6-4 190 Melbourne, Aus. IMG Academy & Fairleigh-Dickinson

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•Played one season at Fairleigh-Dickinson University in New Jersey

•Named NEC All-Rookie Team

•Led FDU in KenPom offensive rating

•Brother, Jordan, is an NFL punter

•Brother, Wilson, punts at Kentucky

2022-23 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS

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