It's most known for being the host of the Battle 4 Atlantis, a men's and women's early-season college basketball tournament that takes place in late November, around Thanksgiving.

[2] Taylor Swift performed at the Imperial Arena on 19 June 2010, as part of her Fearless Tour.

[3] NC State head coach Kevin Keatts compared the arena and its 3,500-seat capacity to playing in a smaller Division I venue where fans are packed into a more intimate environment.

Keatts stated, "It's packed and it's fun and can get going in there, it's an exciting place to play.

"[4] Baylor head coach and NCAA champion Scott Drew said, "When they walked in, they saw it (Imperial Arena), they saw the lighting, they saw what quality of floor it was, they were really excited to play here.