Complex sentence: In 1983, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and on February 27,1987, it was designated as a National Historic Landmark in recognition of its role in transforming college basketball.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1983, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. On February 27,1987, it was designated as a National Historic Landmark in recognition of its role in transforming college basketball.