2021 First and Second Rounds

[Stickboy46]

Looks like the NCAA chose Wichita for the 2021 first and second rounds again.

http://www.ncaa.com/news/ncaa/article/2017-04-18/2019-2022-future-di-ncaa-championship-sites

[Steeleshocker]

Yay!

[Cdizzle]

Whoa. Didn't even know they were in the pool again. This is great.

[ShockerPhi]

I'm so excited. I should be moved back to Wichita by then. Now I don't have to feel as bad about missing out on it being in town next year.

Man I love having a nice downtown arena.

[boyshocker]

EVENT: INTRUST BANK ARENA TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS HOSTING OF 2021 NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS FIRST/SECOND ROUNDS
WHEN: Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: INTRUST Bank Arena
Guests are invited to park in Lot #1 on the southeast corner and use Entrance B to enter the arena
DETAILS: INTRUST Bank Arena, in conjunction with Wichita State University, will hold a press conference today, Tuesday, April 18, to discuss hosting the 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships First/Second rounds. In addition to INTRUST Bank Arena and Wichita State University, representatives from Visit Wichita, Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission and Sedgwick County will be present. Media and guests can park in Lot #1 and enter the arena through Entrance B. Staff will be on hand to direct attendees to the press conference.

It is requested that no phone calls to any parties are made in advance of the press conference. Media are asked to please hold all questions until the 2:00 p.m. press conference.

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CONTACT: Christine Pileckas
SMG / INTRUST Bank Arena
316-440-9026
christine.pileckas@intrustbankarena.com

[Cdizzle]

The athletic department has been busy.

[Woodrow]

This is great for the city of Wichita and KU fans. Unfortunately, it guarantees all Shocker fans will be travelling further to see our Shocks play. For instance if we are a protected seed this year we will play in Dallas while KU plays here in Wichita. It would be really nice to spend the first weekend in Wichita.

[Cdizzle]

This is great for the city of Wichita and KU fans. Unfortunately, it guarantees all Shocker fans will be travelling further to see our Shocks play. For instance if we are a protected seed this year we will play in Dallas while KU plays here in Wichita. It would be really nice to spend the first weekend in Wichita.

It's not like if we're a 1 seed they'll put us in the backyard of our 2nd round opponent or something silly like that.

[AndShock]

This is great for the city of Wichita and KU fans. Unfortunately, it guarantees all Shocker fans will be travelling further to see our Shocks play. For instance if we are a protected seed this year we will play in Dallas while KU plays here in Wichita. It would be really nice to spend the first weekend in Wichita.

Hopefully we will have a plan in place to transfer the hosting duties to the AAC if the possibility of a 1 seed existed. I'm sure if the AAC move never happened the MVC would've taken over for next year.

Or maybe the NCAA will change the rule by 2021 anyways. I think it's a bit silly that we're allowed to play NCAA tournament games in Wichita.

[WuShock16]

Maybe at some point down the line, WSU would be established enough with the American that such an idea could be explored, but considering that this is only the second time for Intrust to host, I think trying to rig it so that WSU could play at home is probably not a realistic idea.

Besides, there is probably a financial benefit to the athletic department spearheading this.

[Kel Varnsen]

And, I think, a definite upside for the city to have other teams here. If we're here, that's 25-35% of the revenue from hotels, airfare, restaurants, and other establishments that would not be going into the Wichita economy.

[ShoxFan7]

Yep great for the city of Wichita but not so much if you're hoping to catch a Shockers game. Main reason why I didn't purchase advance tix for 2018 was because I knew it probably be KU playing & whoever else. Wish I have the extra cash to sit on for a year plus to turnaround & gouge their fan base. All my extra cash goes to season tickets which will be going nothing but up but well worth it! See you never Drake & company!

[ShanShock]

Maybe at some point down the line, WSU would be established enough with the American that such an idea could be explored, but considering that this is only the second time for Intrust to host, I think trying to rig it so that WSU could play at home is probably not a realistic idea.

Besides, there is probably a financial benefit to the athletic department spearheading this.

And guess what? We will no longer beholden to MVC for hosting like we will be in 2018!

Does anyone have the details of what we have to do regarding co-sponsorship with MVC of the 2018 Big Dance???

Do we have to hang MVC sign's all over town and the IBA???

[Shock Top]

And, I think, a definite upside for the city to have other teams here. If we're here, that's 25-35% of the revenue from hotels, airfare, restaurants, and other establishments that would not be going into the Wichita economy.

Lots of KU fans in Wichita too, unfortunately. Good thing both WSU and KU fans love dinning out.

[MoValley John]

And guess what? We will no longer beholden to MVC for hosting like we will be in 2018!

Does anyone have the details of what we have to do regarding co-sponsorship with MVC of the 2018 Big Dance???

Do we have to hang MVC sign's all over town and the IBA???

No. Not in the arena at least. Very, very controlled environment. The NCAA covers everything up. They cover up any permanent advertising and ship in the floor, wich will include one Wichita, one Wichita State logo, an IBA logo and MVC logo- and nothing else. The arena will have no more advertising than any other arena, the NCAA works diligently to make every arena lookthe same. The largest logos will be "Wichita" on the baseline.