LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – The University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider naming the arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center after longtime volleyball coach John Cook.
According to the agenda for the April 11 meeting, UNL Athletic Director Troy Dannen and Deputy Athletic Director for Internal Operations and CFO Seth Dorsey will propose the name change to the board.
The proposal also includes a bronze statue outside the arena, updated wayfinding signage, and interior naming updates. The estimated cost of the project is $400,000.
He compiled an 883-176 career record, including 722-103 at Nebraska, and led the Huskers to four national championships, 12 NCAA semifinal appearances, 14 conference titles, and the longest sellout streak in NCAA women’s athletics history.
He has been named conference coach of the year eight times and AVCA National Coach of the Year three times.
Under Cook’s leadership, Nebraska volleyball became a national powerhouse—setting attendance records, producing five Olympians, and consistently leading the country in fan support. In 2023, his team played before 92,003 fans at Memorial Stadium for “Volleyball Day in Nebraska,” the largest crowd ever for a women’s sporting event.
The Board of Regents meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Friday, April 11.
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