NT hosting 2027 MBB NCAA Tourney, first and second rounds, @ Dickies Arena

NT80 · October 22

Didn't see this posted before....

https://meangreensports.com/news/2024/10/2/mens-basketball-unt-selected-as-ncaa-tournament-institutional-liaison

2027 MBB NCAA Tournament

UNT86 · October 22

Not a cool as when we hosted the NCAA in the Super Pit..... but, okay. Whatever.

Stix · October 22

In 2022, the event saw a complete sell-out with over 13,000 fans filling the stands...

So... the Super Pit isn't large enough? 🤔

NT80 · October 22

10 hours ago, Stix said:

In 2022, the event saw a complete sell-out with over 13,000 fans filling the stands...

So... the Super Pit isn't large enough? 🤔

Probably had more to do with parking and hotel issues for visitors.

MCMLXXX · October 22

10 hours ago, UNT86 said:

Not a cool as when we hosted the NCAA in the Super Pit..... but, okay. Whatever.

Given that TCU is located a couple miles away this reflects very positively on our Athletic Department. UTA is also much closer to the Arena. I call it a win.

Edited October 22 by MCMLXXX

BigWillie · October 22

7 hours ago, MCMLXXX said:

Given that TCU is located a couple miles away this reflects very positively on our Athletic Department. UTA is also much closer to the Arena. I call it a win.

Could have something to do with affiliations with AAC?

Matt from A700 · October 23

IIRC Baylor was one of the teams that played at Dickies last time and brought a good crowd for a midday game.

wardly · November 3

On 10/22/2024 at 9:55 AM, MCMLXXX said:

Given that TCU is located a couple miles away this reflects very positively on our Athletic Department. UTA is also much closer to the Arena. I call it a win.

Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but why is not TCU hosting this event? Anyone have a clue? I mean we play no men's sporting events in Ft. Worth that I am aware of.

NT80 · November 3

36 minutes ago, wardly said:

Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but why is not TCU hosting this event? Anyone have a clue? I mean we play no men's sporting events in Ft. Worth that I am aware of.

From Google:

The NCAA selects host schools for the basketball tournament based on several factors, including:

Regional ranking: Schools with higher regional rankings are more likely to be selected as hosts
Geography: The location of the school in relation to other teams
Facilities: The quality of the school's facilities
Attendance history: The school's history of attendance
Revenue potential: The school's potential for generating revenue
Willingness to host: The school's interest in hosting the event
Travel costs: The committee may consider schools that are closer to other teams in the pod to reduce travel costs

The NCAA also considers the ability to create a great experience for student-athletes. This includes providing ample lodging, ensuring the location is easy to travel to, and adhering to NCAA principles for safety and respect.

The NCAA selection committees also build the brackets and decide which schools will host each weekend.

wardly · November 3

16 hours ago, NT80 said:

From Google:

The NCAA selects host schools for the basketball tournament based on several factors, including:

Regional ranking: Schools with higher regional rankings are more likely to be selected as hosts

Geography: The location of the school in relation to other teams

Facilities: The quality of the school's facilities

Attendance history: The school's history of attendance

Revenue potential: The school's potential for generating revenue

Willingness to host: The school's interest in hosting the event

Travel costs: The committee may consider schools that are closer to other teams in the pod to reduce travel costs

The NCAA also considers the ability to create a great experience for student-athletes. This includes providing ample lodging, ensuring the location is easy to travel to, and adhering to NCAA principles for safety and respect.

The NCAA selection committees also build the brackets and decide which schools will host each weekend.