The Kansas Board of Regents approved the construction for an apartment building that will serve as the housing for the men’s and women’s basketball players at the University of Kansas. It’s expected to be ready for the 2015-16 school year.
When completed, the $17.5 million apartment building will have 66 bedrooms, enough to mix in some students who don’t play for the Kansas Jayhawks, which is a NCAA requirement. The apartment will have a half-court for recreational basketball.
Funding will be private and through issued revenue bonds.
Regent Ann Murguia admitted what she called “sticker shock” at the cost of the apartment, but supports the construction. Regent Kenny Wilk voted no because of concerns about debt in the university system.
