The Home of Fresno State Men's Basketball
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Selland Arena, where Fresno State basketball teams have fashioned an all-time winning percentage of .736, is in its 32nd season as home of the Bulldogs. Named after former Fresno mayor Arthur E. Selland, the arena first opened in September of 1966. Originally built at a cost of $10 million, the arena underwent a $10 million expansion project prior to the 1984-85 season, when its capacity grew from 6,582 to 10,132 seats.
Shortly after the expansion project was completed, Fresno State led the West Coast in attendance five times, averaging better than 10,000 fans per game.
Under head coach Jerry Tarkanian, the 1995-96 Bulldogs set a single-season school record for victories at Selland Arena, posting a mark of 17-3. In 1997-98, the Bulldogs won 13 in a row at home before losing their final home contest of the season at Selland as the capacity grew to 10,220 in 1997-98.
In four seasons under Tarkanian, the Bulldogs have fashioned a home winning percentage of .854 (58-10).
In 31 seasons, Fresno State teams have compiled a record of 348-125.
Known for loud, raucous, red-clad crowds, the Bulldogs have enjoyed 56 consecutive sellouts under Tarkanian.
Selland Arena Quick Facts Year Opened: 1966 Year Expanded: 1984 Capacity: 10,132 W-L Record: 348-125
Coach Year W-L Ed Gregory 1968 12-1 1969 10-3 1970 10-4 1971 11-5 1972 5-6 1973 7-5 1974 10-3 1975 8-5 1976 8-4 1977 6-8 10 Years 87-44 (.664)
Boyd Grant 1978 13-0 1979 8-4 1980 11-1 1981 14-1 1982 15-0 1983 13-3 1984 14-2 1985 15-1 1986 10-5 9 Years 113-17 (.869)
Ron Adams 1987 9-6 1988 8-5 1989 11-4 1990 6-9 4 Years 34-24 (.586)
Gary Colson 1991 10-5 1992 11-4 1993 10-5 1994 15-2 1995 10-6 5 Years 56-22 (.718)
Jerry Tarkanian 1996 17-3 1997 13-1 1998 13-4 1999 15-2 2000 15-4 5 Years 73-14 (.839) 32-Year Total 363-129 (.738)
The Tark Factor Selland Sellouts Under Tarkanian: 75 Home Record Under Tarkanian: 73-14 1999-00 Average Home Attendance: 10,220 Most Consecutive Home Wins Under Tarkanian: 17 Most Points (Single-Game) Under Tarkanian: 127 Consecutive Sellouts: 35
