Venue: George Gervin GameAbove Center
Address: 6 million Square
Town: Ypsilanti, US
Capacity: 8,824

The George Gervin GameAbove Center, formerly known as the Convocation Center, is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment complex located on the campus of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. It is home to the Eastern Michigan Eagles men's and women's basketball teams, and also hosts special events including concerts, conferences, graduations, and fairs. Opened in 1998 as part of a campus upgrade initiative, the George Gervin GameAbove Center is a 204,316-square-foot (18,981.6 m2) structure that features three levels including arena, concourse, and office. The arena also has multiple seating configurations to maximize space usage. The arena was rededicated in honor of EMU alumnus George Gervin in 2021. A statue of Gervin by sculptor Benjamin Victor was unveiled in 2023 in a ceremony attended by Gervin. Construction began in 1996 and was completed in time for the 1998-99 winter sports season; its first men's basketball game was on November 25, 1998, against Boise State, who defeated EMU 54-53. The Convocation Center was officially dedicated before a near-sellout crowd on December 9, 1998, in an 86-63 loss to Michigan. Since its opening, it has served as home court for the Eagles' men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams. The EMU wrestling team has held several dual meets on the arena floor. It has also served as the site for two Mid-American Conference Championships. EMU hosted the 2000 MAC Gymnastics Championship and the 2002 MAC Wrestling Championship. It has been the host site for four first-round MAC Women's Basketball Tournament games, three first-round MAC Volleyball Tournament games and one first-round game for the men's basketball squad. On December 11, 2021, the arena was renamed to the George Gervin GameAbove Center in honor of Basketball Hall of Fame member and EMU alumnus George Gervin. Along with their commitment to EMU Athletics, it has hosted concerts. It is also the site for EMU's spring and winter commencement ceremonies. Othe