The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss

The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss

SJB Pavilion
North side facing All American Drive
Former names	The Pavilion at Ole Miss (2016–2021)
Location	University, MS 38677
Coordinates	34°21′47.39″N 89°32′7.63″W / 34.3631639°N 89.5354528°W / 34.3631639; -89.5354528
Owner	University of Mississippi
Operator	University of Mississippi
Capacity	9,500 (Estimated)
Surface	Hardwood
Construction
Broke ground	July 31, 2014[1]
Opened	January 7, 2016[3]
Architect	AECOM[2]
General contractor	B.L. Harbert International[2]
Tenants
Ole Miss Rebels (Men's and women's basketball) (2016-present)

The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, also known as the SJB Pavilion, is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of the University of Mississippi in University, Mississippi. The $96.5 million multipurpose arena^[4] is home to the University of Mississippi Rebels men's and women's basketball teams, with seating for up to 9,500 people. The facility also serves as a secondary student union, with a Steak 'N Shake and a Raising Cane's restaurant available to the community during normal business hours.^[4] The Pavilion replaced the Tad Smith Coliseum^[5] in January 2016; the opening game, on January 7, saw the Rebels men defeat Alabama 74–66.^[3]