It hosts many other functions including Nicholls' commencement,[5] Manning Passing Academy[6] and a variety of concerts and community events.

[8] The lounge area includes televisions and audio equipment, leading into the locker room.

The athletic training room was moved to another area of the building allowing it to quadruple in size.

[10] It is named after Nicholls Hall of Fame men's basketball coach Rickey Broussard.

[10] In addition to the new court, the gymnasium received new portable goals, LED scorers tables, premium courtside seating and new lighting in 2018.