TD Arena

TD Arena is multi-purpose indoor sporting and performance arena located in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Owned and operated by the College of Charleston, the venue serves as the primary home court for the Charleston Cougars men's and women's basketball teams and the school's women's volleyball team. The arena, which officially opened in November 2008, was designed to replace the F. Mitchell Johnson Physical Education Center and its internal John Kresse Arena. The venue originally opened as Carolina First Arena, but was formally renamed TD Arena in the fall of 2011 following TD Bank's 2010 acquisition of Carolina First Bank. With a seating capacity of 5,100 for basketball contests, the arena has multiple amenities, including hospitality suites, a dedicated team store, and comprehensive athletic training facilities. Beyond collegiate athletics, TD Arena functions as a civic hub, hosting the annual ESPN-owned Charleston Classic basketball tournament, university convocations, community memorials, and large-scale artistic performances associated with the Spoleto Festival USA. The playing surface is designated as John Kresse Court in honour of the legendary Charleston men's basketball coach John Kresse. The TD Arena is overseen by Richard Bouknight, Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations and by Kip Vogel, Director of Event Operations & Facilities.

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