NCAA

Downtown Construction Clears Up As NCAA Comes To Wichita

By Nadya Faulx • Mar 12, 2018

With the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in town this week, a lot of street improvements have been underway ahead of Wichita’s time in the national spotlight.

KU To Open NCAA Play In Wichita; WSU and K-State Both On The Road

By Tom Shine • Mar 11, 2018

The University of Kansas will open NCAA Tournament play in Wichita on Thursday while Wichita State University and Kansas State University will hit the road for tournament openers on Friday.

Final NCAA Tournament Prep Underway At Intrust Bank Arena

By Deborah Shaar • Mar 9, 2018

It’s crunch time for Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita as crews finish the final preparations for next week’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games.

This weekend, crews will be installing the NCAA’s hardwood court that arrived in Wichita this week. Carpet and seating will be added around the perimeter of the court. Most of the signage inside the arena will be covered.

Intrust and SMG General Manager A.J. Boleski says planning started in 2014 when Wichita was selected to host the games.

Wichita Extends Hours For Outdoor Events During NCAA Tournament

By Deborah Shaar • Feb 6, 2018

Outdoor community events related to next month’s NCAA basketball tournament in Wichita won’t have to shut down before midnight.

Wichita City Council Takes Step Toward Allowing Outdoor Drinking Districts

By Nadya Faulx • Jan 16, 2018

The City Council gave initial approval to an ordinance allowing outdoor drinking areas ahead of this spring’s NCAA basketball games in Wichita.

NCAA Volleyball Championship At Wichita State Draws Thousands Of Fans

By Nadya Faulx • Dec 1, 2017

Thousands of volleyball fans are watching Wichita State University this weekend as they host the first and second rounds of the NCAA championship.