It is home to the EWU Eagles basketball team and replaced Eastern Washington Fieldhouse in 1975.

It was the host venue of the 2004 Big Sky Conference men's basketball tournament,[3] and is located southwest of the football stadium, Roos Field.

The gem of the Sports and Recreation Center, the Special Events Pavilion opened in 1975 for spring quarter commencement on June 6.

During World War II, he served as physical fitness officer and football coach for the Second Air Force.

[4] Located just off the main court is a conference room named in Reese's honor that has many interesting mementos of his era as head coach.