NCAA Women's Final Four Legacy Project reopens Washington Activity Center in Phoenix.

The NCAA Women's Final Four Legacy Project funded renovations at the Washington Activity Center in west Phoenix, adding a renovated basketball court, new wireless scoreboards, a computer lounge and a mural; officials said the work targets a historically underserved neighborhood.

The Washington Activity Center in west Phoenix reopened after renovations funded through the NCAA Women's Final Four Legacy Project. Dozens of girls from Maryland School celebrated the reopening with chants in the gym. Officials said the project selects community spaces in historically underserved areas to create lasting local benefits. The upgrades include a renovated indoor basketball court, new wireless scoreboards, computer lounges and a mural by a local artist. Key details: - The Legacy Project renovates a selected community space in each Final Four host city, with organizers saying they target historically underserved neighborhoods. - Washington Activity Center improvements include a renovated indoor basketball court, wireless scoreboards, computer lounges and a mural. - Officials quoted at the reopening included Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, NCAA vice president of women’s basketball Lynn Holzman, and Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority CEO Tom Sadler. - Tom Sadler said ASTA has funded over $39 million to about 700 projects across Maricopa County since 2001. - Organizers said the project combines sports upgrades with amenities such as computer labs to broaden community use and access. Summary: The renovation is intended to provide recreational, educational and communal benefits to the neighborhood and to offer a place where children can access technology and build confidence. Officials described the work as part of ongoing Final Four legacy investments in Phoenix, citing past projects at Harmon Park and Eastlake Park. Undetermined at this time.