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Allen Fieldhouse, reverently known as “The Phog,” is the most iconic and historic venue in college basketball. Located at 1651 Naismith Drive on the campus of the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, United States, it opened on March 1, 1955, and stands as the hallowed home of the Kansas Jayhawks, the sport’s winningest program.
Address: 1651 Naismith Drive, Lawrence, Kansas 66045, United States.
Country: United States of America.
Opened: March 1, 1955.
Seating Capacity: Approximately 16,300 (a tight, raucous sellout for every game).
Primary Use: Basketball.
Main Tenant: Kansas Jayhawks men’s and women’s basketball (NCAA Division I, Big 12 Conference).
Nickname: “The Phog,” a tribute to its namesake, Dr. F.C. “Phog” Allen.
Historic Significance: Arguably the most difficult place for a visiting team to play in all of sports.
Allen Fieldhouse isn’t just an arena; it’s a sanctuary of the sport’s history and tradition.
Namesake Legacy: The building is named for Dr. Forrest “Phog” Allen, the “Father of Basketball Coaching,” who coached at Kansas for 39 seasons and mentored the game’s inventor, Dr. James Naismith. Naismith himself was KU’s first basketball coach, and his original “Rules of Basket Ball” are enshrined in the adjacent DeBruce Center, making this ground zero for the sport.
A Global Brand: The Jayhawks’ immense national and historic appeal is reflected in their status as one of the first college basketball teams to surpass 100,000 followers on a major social media platform, a testament to a fanbase that spans generations and the globe.
Unmatched Atmosphere: The Fieldhouse is famed for its deafening noise, steep bleachers that place fans on top of the action, and traditions like the pre-game “Rock Chalk Chant.” It has the longest active home-court winning streak in the nation multiple times over and boasts one of the highest home winning percentages in sports history.
“The Phog” has been the consistent home for one of the most consistently elite programs in the history of American sports.
A Record of Excellence: The Kansas Jayhawks have won four NCAA National Championships (1952, 1988, 2008, 2022) and a record 15 consecutive Big 12 regular-season titles (2005-2022). Countless Hall of Fame players and coaches, from Wilt Chamberlain to Danny Manning to Bill Self, have made their mark here.
Preserved Perfection: Unlike many historic arenas, Allen Fieldhouse has never been replaced or fundamentally altered. Renovations have carefully updated concourses and added amenities while meticulously preserving the original bowl, bench seating, and intimate, intimidating feel. This intentional preservation makes it a true time capsule.
More Than a Game: Game day at Allen Fieldhouse is a religious experience for fans. It is the physical and spiritual heart of Jayhawk Nation, where the past and present of basketball collide in a celebration of unmatched tradition and competitive excellence.
Allen Fieldhouse is universally recognized as the most authentic and passionate environment in college basketball, a living monument where history is honored and new legends are born every winter.
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With the growing popularity of nighttime sports events, professional competitions demand higher lighting quality. The glare from traditional fixtures can no longer meet athletes’ expectations for sensory experience. Leveraging breakthroughs in MECREE’s sports lighting technology, our precise light control and anti-glare designs enable athletes to perform at their peak and enjoy an exceptional sports experience.
Issues caused by unnecessary nighttime lighting, such as light pollution and light trespass, are increasingly concerning and have led to rising public complaints. Amid growing environmental awareness, lighting designers must prioritize controlling “Light Pollution” and “Light Trespass.” We are committed to addressing this challenge through innovative optical technologies.
Currently common traditional stadium lights model for some international stadiums as below:
MVF406/1800W, HNF003, MVF401, MVF403, MVF024, EF-2000, YOA56305, YOAX56400, 2kW: HQI-TS 2000WDS, 2kW: HQI-TS 1000WDS, MHN-SA 2KW 400V/956, MHN-SB/HO 2KW 400V/956, LPW2000M/D, LPW1000MB/L, LPP2000MHN-SA, LPP2000MHN-SB.
There is big problem that traditional lamps can not cannot meet the needs of 4K and 8K high-definition broadcast and huge energy consumption.
With the strengthening of environmental lighting awareness and the pursuit of high-quality lighting, there is a trend to replace traditional lamps by high quality of LED Stadium Lights.
MECREE has launched the following series of LED Sport Stadium Lighting:
MECREE’s specially engineered precision lighting control is designed to meet the needs of such users. The polarized light range of 65-73° is defined as the P73-L and A65 series products, which deliver an unparalleled visual experience while offering access to thousands of IES profiles.
Our precisely engineered optics of polarized light aim light directly onto the field of play, to shine uniformly and to minimize glare. Outdoor venues benefit from spill light control, no more skyglow and no more complaints from the neighbors.
1. Such light shield is useless,just misleading customers.
2. As tested it will cause 30% reduction of light output
3. While 70% still have high overflow
4. Unbearable strong glare
5. Waste energy,outdated reflective technology
The power supply and lamp body can be mounted separately, reducing the withstand weight of the lamp pole and facilitating maintenance.
Customized crossarms are available to meet all your existing old poles without replacing the main rod, crossarms bolt directly to light pole, easy and accurate installation saves time, ensures performance, safety and reliability,also lower the budget.
In current sports lighting projects, high-altitude light calibration is recognized as a major efficiency bottleneck. The process carries high safety risks, is prone to aiming deviations, and involves cumbersome installation and removal procedures, making it difficult to achieve the required uniformity.
MECREE’s innovative laser aiming mount was designed precisely to address these issues. It revolutionizes the workflow through three key advantages:
Easy Installation: With a simple design, it allows rapid mounting and dismounting, significantly lowering the operational threshold.
Precise Aiming: Ensures accurate laser alignment, fundamentally guaranteeing uniform illumination and compliance with lighting standards.
Efficient Operation: Reduces labor and time costs by up to 80%. Calibrating 200 fixtures at height previously took 20 days; now the same workload can be completed in just 4 days.
Choosing MECREE means choosing a safer, more precise, and highly efficient sports lighting solution.
We are not only a manufacturer of high-power LEDs, More professional services are also included:
Through lighting simulation calculations and programming of light show designs, solutions oriented towards either visual effects or cost-effectiveness are provided. Design of Lighthouse, parameters required for building foundation, (axial force, shear force, bending force). High power generator set supporting,circuit design service,cable supply. We are your best supply chain manager! We are committed to providing you with a one-stop solution. We focus on the research, design, and manufacturing of our products, delivering customized and energy-efficient lighting system solutions for all types of sports venues and multifunctional facilities.The details are as follows:high-power sports lighting、arena night lighting retrofit、smart stadium lighting control、energy-efficient LED stadium lights、stadium lighting power supply optimization、broadcast-quality sports lighting、large venue lighting retrofit、adjustable brightness and color temperature lighting、LED floodlight installation and upgrade、stadium lighting maintenance and management、energy-saving lighting solutions for stadiums、multi-purpose venue lighting design、night game lighting optimization.
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