OHOW Center

3409 N. Downer Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53211
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The OHOW Center is a 16,000 square foot expansion to the Klotsche Center & Pavilion that is utilized primarily by the Panthers men's and women's basketball team. The new facility features a full-sized basketball court that mirrors the game surfaces, a basketball strength and conditioning center, video/film room, auxiliary sports medicine and treatment center, and basketball student-athlete lounge.

The building, designed by HGA Architects & Engineers based out of Milwaukee, also houses the new Panther "Legacy of Excellence" area, a hall of history dedicated to all sports the department offers, on the first floor. The building is located on the east side of the Pavilion, connected by a skywalk over the existing driveway to preserve access to the Pavilion parking structure.

The Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin has been a partner of UWM for several years. In December 2018, OHOW renewed its contract as the exclusive provider of orthopedic care, physical therapy and health care coverage for Panther student-athletes. In September of 2019, the University received a $2.1 million gift from the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin for the construction of this facility.

Construction of the OHOW Center is completely funded through philanthropic gifts and student-directed segregated fees that were already being collected. It will not result in future increases to student segregated fees and does not rely on state funds.

The final touches of the branding of the building were wrapped up in late summer of 2023, including the addition of the Bud K. Haidet Athletics Hall of Fame in a permanent display on the outside wall of the facility. The ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the facility was held on July 27, 2023.