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Jennie Baranczyk on future of Lloyd Noble Center:

'I trust that the right decisions are going to be made'

by: Chandler Vessels
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Jennie Baranczyk is on board with whatever decision the leaders at Oklahoma and in the city of Norman make regarding the Lloyd Noble Center. The arena has been home for the Sooners men's and women's basketball teams since 1975 but discussions have been in the works about finally building a new one.

$1 billion entertainment district project was introduced last year by city and university leaders in anticipation of OU's move to the SEC. A new arena was included in the proposal, along with bars, restaurants, retail shops and hotels.

Speaking in a recent press conference, Baranczyk addressed her stance on the possibility of replacing the LNC and what it could mean:

"I feel like it's really important for us to continue to evolve, especially as we head into the SEC," the OU women's hoops coach said. "It's going to be important. I trust that the right decisions are going to be made whether or not we really enhance in terms of the entertainment district or if we renovate Lloyd Noble.

"I don't know what decision's going to be made. I think there's obviously a lot that's going to be put into play for those decisions to be made, but I trust that people are going to make the right decisions in terms of what and how we're voting."