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Knight Center

400 SE Second Ave

Miami, FL 33131

Opened: October 1, 1982

Closed: March 31, 1988

The James L. Knight Center Complex is a contemporary entertainment and convention complex located in Downtown Miami, Florida. Located within the Miami Central Business District, the venue opened in 1982. The complex is named after famed newspaper publisher, James L. Knight. Since its opening, the complex has hosted many business, entertainment and political events. Annually, it hosts Miami Dade College graduation ceremonies. It also hosted Miss Universe in 1984 and 1985, Miss USA in 1986 and Miss Teen USA in 1985 and the OTI Festival in 1989.

During its construction, the University of Miami sought a sports arena for its revitalized basketball program. Newspaper publisher James L. Knight donated over one million dollars towards the cost of the arena. The space became known as the University of Miami Auditorium.

In 1983, the FIU Sunblazers men's and women's basketball team used the UM Auditorium until the completion of the Sunblazer Arena in 1986. Shortly after, the newly formed Miami Hurricanes men's basketball team occupied the auditorium and the center was revitalized.

Last 10 Games
Date	Opponents	Result

Mar 12, 1988	Florida International @ Miami	76 - 92
Mar 5, 1988	UCF @ Miami	80 - 100
Feb 27, 1988	DePaul @ Miami	101 - 82
Feb 18, 1988	Marist @ Miami	73 - 62
Feb 15, 1988	Florida @ Miami	83 - 73
Feb 6, 1988	San Diego State @ Miami	56 - 49
Feb 4, 1988	Monmouth @ Miami	64 - 62
Jan 23, 1988	South Florida @ Miami	75 - 80
Jan 20, 1988	Coppin State @ Miami	54 - 64
Jan 11, 1988	UMBC @ Miami	56 - 75