University of Minnesota looking to sell naming rights to “the Barn”

(Minneapolis, MN) — The University of Minnesota wants to sell corporate naming rights for historic Williams Arena. Gopher Athletics announced they are working with Independent Sports & Entertainment to secure potential naming rights for the nearly 100-year-old basketball arena. The Barn opened in 1928 and was named in honor of long-time Gopher football coach Dr. Henry Williams in 1950. The U of M’s first naming rights sponsor was T-C-F Bank on the new football stadium 20 years ago.