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In addition to the $86M Nippert project, Cincy is studying a $70M renovation of Fifth Third that would commence in April 2016 and be completed by November 2017.

The Board of Trustees has not approved the project yet. According to documents submitted to the state facilities planning commission, the project is being driven by "the need for fewer, but better seating options" and a desire to make the exterior more attractive.

Sounds like Cincy, which has averaged 7300 to 9300 per game (since 2006) in a 13,000 seat arena, wants to replace some of the unused seats with suites, etc.

It also sounds like Cincy is trying to gussy up for the next Realignment Ball.