Chadwick Court

Nothing brings 1,800 screaming Wabash fans to their feet faster than hearing alumnus John Horner lead the spelling of “W-A-B-A-S-H” during a timeout of a Little Giant basketball game at Chadwick Court. The Wabash volleyball team will begin varsity action in Chadwick Court beginning in 2021.

The home of Wabash basketball since 1917, Chadwick Court was completely renovated prior to the 1999-2000 season. A new main court, a regulation auxiliary court with separate scoreboards, new main scoreboards, new media table and sound system, and new locker room facilities provide a completely modern, yet historic facility. The floor at Chadwick Court was named for legendary Wabash head basketball coach Mac Petty, who retired after the 2010-11 season. The playing surface bears a giant "Mac Petty autograph" on either side of the center court stripe.

What hasn't changed at Chadwick Court is the passion and enthusiasm shown by the "Chadwick Crazies" who pack the stands for each home game. Fans from eight months to 80 years of age sit side by side to cheer the Little Giants to another winning season game after game, and follow the team on the road with the same fervor.

It may not be the biggest basketball arena, but Wabash fans will put Chadwick Court up against any college basketball arena around the nation excitement and fun at each and every home game. But don’t just take our word for it. All-American guard Josh Estelle, who played at 9,000-seat New Castle Chrysler Arena, says, “It was definitely way more electric playing at Chadwick than playing at the Chrysler gym.”