Although mainly used for basketball , the arena also holds VMI 's commencement every May , as well as other large - scale events .
It was built in 1981 and is home to the Virginia Military Institute Keydets basketball team .
Although mainly used for basketball , the arena also holds Virginia Military Institute Keydets 's commencement every May , as well as other large - scale events .
It was built in 1981 and is home to the Virginia Military Institute Keydets basketball team .