Renee Zhou | Asst. Photo Editor

The Melo Center opened in 2009. It took two years to build and $19 million dollars to make, including a $3 million donation from Carmelo Anthony himself.

Renee Zhou | Asst. Photo Editor

The Melo Center has two courts that can be used only by athlete on the men's and women's basketball teams. The facility is open 24 hours a day and requires card access.

Renee Zhou | Asst. Photo Editor

Syracuse won the national championship trophy in 2003 and it is showcased in the middle of the facility's hallway. When the lights turn off, the players still practicing can see it glow.

Renee Zhou | Asst. Photo Editor

The men's basketball coaches offices are on the second floor of the Melo Center and overlook the practice courts.

Renee Zhou | Asst. Photo Editor

The video facility is adjacent to a film room that the team uses to watch game film.

Renee Zhou | Asst. Photo Editor

The men's and women's teams will often practice in the Melo Center. Before it opened, the teams would have to share one court at Manley Field House.

Renee Zhou | Asst. Photo Editor

The rehabilitation facilities are connected to the basketball court.

Renee Zhou | Asst. Photo Editor

The weight room connected to the basketball courts is one of the three facilities that are accessible for student-athletes.

Renee Zhou | Asst. Photo Editor

The Melo Center hallway features championship trophies, pictures of former players and televisions running the 2003 National Championship game on repeat.