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The NCAA announced yesterday that Orlando and that new snazzy Amway Center downtown have
been chosen for the second and third round games of the NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Tournament. The dates of the event will be March 20-22, 2014. Specific game times will be determined at a later date by the NCAA. Ticket information, including prices and hospitality packages, will also be made available at a future date by the Central Florida Sports Commission and Stetson University in conjunction with the NCAA.
Mayor Dyer issued this statement via his Facebook "When we built the Amway Center, our vision was to be able to host marquee events like the NCAA Basketball tournament. These events are not only exciting opportunities for our residents, but will draw thousands of people from across the country benefiting our local economy."
This isn't the first time NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament has been in Orlando, the tournaments have been here 1993, 1996, 1999 (all hosted by Stetson) and Amway Arena in 2004.
“Being awarded this championship is a testament to the first-class venues and other community assets that we are able to offer the NCAA here in Central Florida,” said John Bisignano, president of the Central Florida Sports Commission. “We look forward to working with the NCAA, Stetson University and our respective community partners to ensure the success of this prestigious event.”
