Shaq to invest in new LSU arena: 'LSU and Baton Rouge deserve a world-class arena'

Shaq to invest in new LSU arena: 'LSU and Baton Rouge deserve a world-class arena'

Shaquille O'Neal is investing in the new basketball arena at LSU. He vouched for the developer that is the sole finalist for the project, Oak View Group. Oak View's CEO stepped down last month after he was indicted on bid-rigging allegations.

Love Shaq Assembly Center? Shaquille O’Neal Pledges To Help Pay For New Arena At LSU

GLENN GUILBEAU, Tiger Rag Editor So, if it happens, what will the name of LSU's new basketball arena be? Will it still be named after superstar Pistol Pete Maravich? LSU is trying to replace the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, which opened as the Assembly Center in 1972 with Maravich's name added after his death in

Shaquille O’Neal endorses LSU arena project

Former LSU basketball star and four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal on Friday expressed his support for the development of a new $400 million arena on LSU’s campus—and signaled that he’ll be an early investor in the project. O’Neal’s full statement, issued following a private meeting with local business and community leaders, is as follows: “LSU and Baton Rouge deserve a world-class arena and I’m very excited to endorse Oak View Group’s plan.…