Courier Journal

The University of Louisville board of trustees voted Thursday to rename the Yum Center practice facility on Floyd Street, which opened in 2007.

The new name approved by the board Thursday and announced Friday is Planet Fitness-Kueber Center.

According to the recommendation to the board, Yum Brands Inc. requested to exit its naming-rights agreement for the practice facility at the end of the year. It is also gifting $625,000 to end the commitment.

Rick and David Kueber, brothers who are principal owners in the local Planet Fitness franchise, have agreed to give $3 million dollars to the "expansion" of the practice facility for men's and women's basketball and women's lacrosse.

"We’re thrilled to be continuing our support of Cardinal athletics with this gift," said Rick Kueber in a statement released by the university. “The vision Vince Tyra has for the department and the positive energy coming from Coach (Chris) Mack, Coach (Jeff) Walz, Coach (Scott) Teeter and their student-athletes made this an easy decision for us. We’re proud to have our brand and our name aligned with these programs.”

The Kuebers previously committed $3 million to U of L in 2008 through their Sun Tan City business for the expansion of the Cardinals’ football complex and another $3 million through Planet Fitness in 2013.

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