When can there be more Final Fours in Texas???

[alexrgct]

The Lone Star State is a GREAT place for the conclusions of UConn seasons. Three of UConn's men's championships happened in Texas: 2004 in San Antonio, 2011 in Houston, 2014 in Arlington. Meanwhile, two of the women's seasons also have concluded in winning the NC in San Antonio: 2002 and 2010. In other words, if Connecticut is the college basketball capital, it seems like Texas is a friendly place for UConn as well.

True, the location shouldn't matter...but still, can we have more seasons end up in Texas? Anyone know if any Texas cities are bidding for it? Just an idle thought...

 

[SubbaBub]

Memo to B1G. Not only do we own NYC, we apparently rent out Texas on occasion.

 

[southie]

Houston and Dallas are finalists for a Final Four between 2017 and 2020:

http://www.ncaa.com/news/ncaa/artic...7-2020-mens-and-womens-final-four-hosts-named

The seven finalist cities under consideration to host a Women’s Final Four during the 2017-20 bid cycle are Columbus, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay. Of that list, only New Orleans (1991, 2004 and 2013) and Tampa Bay (2008) have hosted previously. Nashville will serve as host of the 2014 Women’s Final Four, while Tampa Bay will host again in 2015. Indianapolis will host the event in 2016.

 

[Vowelguy]

Pittsburgh??

 

[tomcat]

I'm for a Final Four in Texas for as long as I'm in AZ -- two more years. Then, if plans hold, I'll be looking for FFs in FL.

 

[ThisJustIn]

Columbus? (Pittsburgh is lovely!)

 

[sarals24]

YES.

 

[reno tony]

Dallas area is great for Final Fours, Nashville was fantastic and Tampa will be great as well. Some place that doesn't rely on tourism as a large source of income might be nice. Maybe Lincoln or Omaha?