25 NCAA basketball bucket list items every fan must experience before they die

21. Attend a game at Jadwin Gymnasium

The college basketball bucket list wouldn’t be complete without seeing some Ivy League basketball, but the choice of the arena may be a bit surprising. While some may assume visiting Harvard or Yale to see a game would be more historic, the most unique Ivy League hoops experience you will find is at Princeton.

The Tigers play their games at Jadwin Gymnasium, a multi-sport facility that was originally constructed in the 1960s. The first thing fans will notice when they arrive at Jadwin is the building’s unique roof, which is comprised of three interlocking shells.

The gym itself is constructed in a unique way, with most of the seating in one concrete grandstand, while the other three sides feature the kind of bleachers you. would see in a high-school gym. The arena itself is across from Princeton’s indoor track, creating a cavernous space for the whole building to fit a basketball court into.

This kind of wacky setup can create havoc for opposing players, who have to get used to odd sightlines thanks to the unusual roof setup. The shape of the roof can also create strange acoustics, which can be unnerving to players who aren’t used to the experience.

Princeton has been an incredible home team over the years and there’s no doubt their unique home-court advantage at Jadwin Gymnasium plays a big part in that. Seeing the Tigers play host to a team like Yale or Harvard should be a must for the college hoops bucket list.