The arena was named in 1973 for Charlie "Choo-Choo" Justice, a native of Asheville and former NFL halfback.
[1] It is home to the University of North Carolina at Asheville Bulldogs volleyball team and hosted the 2006 Big South Conference women's basketball tournament and 2008 men's tourney.
The Justice Center was replaced by the larger Kimmel Arena for use by UNC Asheville men's and women's basketball teams.
Men's Basketball Highlights[2] -1969-1971 played to capacity crowds in advancing to NAIA National Playoffs.
-1999-2000 completed the 6th largest comeback in NCAA Division I history by overcoming a 26-point deficit and beating Coastal Carolina