Over a two-week span, were answering the following question for college basketballs 10 best conferences: Which venue in each conference is the toughest place to play? A number of factors, not just capacity and attendance, could affect a venues place in the order. Nike Roshe Flyknit Uomo . Where does your school fall??14. La Salle Explorers: Tom Gola Arena, opened in 1998 Its a small venue. Capacity is 3,400. But last season, the Explorers fell about 1,000 short of averaging a sellout each night. Thats not good. According to RPIRatings.com, its the 287th-ranked home-court advantage at the Division I level. The consensus for Tom Gola? Great job bringing basketball back to campus after a lengthy absence but a poor design limits its allure.Fun fact: Tom Gola, the venues namesake, still holds the NCAAs career rebounding mark with 2,201.13. Massachusetts Minutemen: Mullins Center, opened in 1993 With only one NCAA tournament appearance since 1998, the Mullins Center charisma has declined since the Marcus Camby/John Calipari era. The good news is that this is still a fun, on-campus venue on its best nights. Its also positioned in a great college town on a gorgeous campus. But the program averaged just over 3,300 fans last season. Thats one-third of its capacity. Hard to create a great environment under those circumstances.Fun fact: The building also holds the Mullins Community Ice Rink, a popular public facility.12. Duquesne Dukes: Palumbo Center, opened in 1988 The 4,406-seat Palumbo Center averaged just over 1,832 fans per game last season. The atmosphere resembles a high school contest more than a Division I event. Part of thats on Duquesne, which hasnt reached the NCAA tournament since 1977. But its also easy to get lost in Pittsburgh if youre not a competitive program. Duquesnes atmosphere reflects that.Fun fact: Duquesne has won only 54 percent of its home games at Palumbo Center since 1988.11. Fordham Rams: Rose Hill Gymnasium, opened in 1925 College basketballs oldest venue was nicknamed The Prairie when it opened 91 years ago because it was then considered one of the games largest facilities. It oozes nostalgia and will always possess a unique personality. Fans show up in the big moments and agitate opponents. Perhaps thats the reason former St. Johns coach Lou Carnesecca tried to punch former Fordham coach Tom Penders twice in one game during a 1982 matchup. But head coach Tom Pecora once told the New York Times that a good number of recruits werent impressed. Last season, Fordham averaged 2,100 fans in a building that seats more than 3,400. The program hasnt reached the NCAA tournament since 1992. That doesnt help.Fun fact: Vince Lombardi, a Fordham alum, started a fundraising drive to replace Rose Hill Gymnasium in the 1970s, but he died before he could complete the effort.10. George Mason Patriots: EagleBank Arena, opened in 1985 The EagleBank Arena, formerly the Patriot Center, was a wild place when George Mason reached the Final Four in 2006. The aftermath of that moment led to some of the largest crowds in the 10,000-seat arenas history. But the program has failed to sustain that frenzy. The Patriots averaged just 4,300 fans per game in 2015-16. Still, the Green Machine, the schools pep band, is always worth the price of admission.Fun fact: EagleBank Arena hosted the state of Virginias first UFC event in 2010.9. Saint Josephs Hawks: Hagan Arena (former Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse), opened in 2009 A $25 million renovation of Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse, which opened in 1949, added 1,000 seats and erected a modern basketball arena with the old-school hauntings of the building that Jameer Nelson and Dr. Jack Ramsay set afire in their respective eras. The new digs have air-conditioning and premium seating. The student section hugs the baseline. And then theres The Hawk, a mascot who flaps its wings nonstop all game. Saint Josephs failed to fill the building for most games in 2015-16. Phil Martellis squad has won 66 percent of its games in the building.Fun fact: The ceiling in Martellis office in the old Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse was below the bleachers and had a ceiling that barely rose above six feet.8. Richmond Spiders: Robins Center, opened in 1972 A recent renovation removed nearly 2,000 seats to the Robins Center, which moved the capacity to 7,000. The program averaged 6,435 fans per game last season. Thats a good crown. But James Madison, Wake Forest, Northeastern and others have stolen road wins at the Robins Center in recent years. The place explodes whenever crosstown rival VCU arrives. But the Spiders have to find a way to duplicate that experience every night. Thats a talent issue, though. The recent $17 million renovation enhanced the building. Now, Richmond has to give its fans more to cheer about -- consistently.Fun fact: The venues video boards (15 feet by 32 feet) are among the largest in the region.7.