Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate Delights Fans
The NCAA Tip-Off Tailgate is similar to what visitors experienced during the Super Bowl, only a touch smaller, fewer people and several degrees warmer!
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The NCAA Tip-Off Tailgate is similar to what visitors experienced during the Super Bowl, only a touch smaller, fewer people and several degrees warmer!
They've been to 10 Final Fours in school history, and it shows by the way their fans travel.
You know his legendary voice. CBS Sports commentator Jim Nantz will call his 29th Final Four this weekend.
De'Andre Hunter, the Virginia Cavaliers' small forward, has helped lead his team to the Final Four, and could be an NBA Draft lottery pick.
It's a mobile operation that includes a crew of 650, and nearly 100 cameras on and around the court.
Braden Burke sat at his stall finishing off the last remnants of his lunch as reporters filled the Michigan State locker room.
U.S. Bank Stadium is serving up food this weekend inspired by the teams who will take the court in downtown Minneapolis.
As basketball fans begin to land in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, crews are hard at work making sure attractions on Nicollet Mall like concert stages, news sets and a gigantic Ferris Wheel are ready.
For some basketball fans, this weekend could be their first trip back to Minneapolis in 18 years. So how has the city changed?
It's fair to say Auburn University is an underdog in the Final Four tournament. But the team with few expectations is part of a community that's overcome the most devastation.
Friday kicks off a weekend of hoops and fun. Downtown Minneapolis is all dressed up to party.
For all of you bargain hunters, WCCO found some deals right here right now in downtown Minneapolis.
With the NCAA Tournament down to Final Four teams Auburn, Virginia, Texas Tech and Michigan State, CBS Local sports anchors pick winners.
There are 900 Division-I men's basketball referees. A team analyses each of them and eventually 100 get picked for the NCAA tournament.
Jim Nantz, veteran CBS play-by-play man calling the Final Four in Minneapolis, weighs in on playing NCAA Tournament games in stadiums.
Heads up for fans bringing any bags to the Final Four events.
According to the NCAA, half are given to the general public, which is the largest allocation of tickets to the general public of any national sporting event.
Team vying to be NCAA Basketball champions arrived in Minneapolis Wednesday night for this weekend's Final Four games.
Tyus Jones's mother Deb, who he says is his hero, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
Verizon rolled out its 5G Ultra Wideband Network in Minneapolis on Wednesday -- but not just anyone can use it.
Amidst the midweek business travel hustle, there's an extra buzz of excitement at MSP.
Virginia is the country's slowest-paced team, while Auburn, though not the fastest, is best when getting out in transition.
Heading into their Final Four matchup with Michigan State, Texas Tech has impressed CBS color analysts with their offense and defense.
Royce White only played one year of college basketball, but it was memorable, taking Iowa State to the NCAA Tournament in 2012.
All the Final Four fun is not just for the visitors. The festivities were really planned with locals in mind.
