East vs. South, West vs. Midwest (Sequence will be determined Monday, March 31 — 40 minutes between games)
Louisiana Superdome, 504/587-3663
NCAA Media Coordination Office, 504/553/3390
(begins March 30)
Media Credential Distribution: Louisiana Superdome, Gate A Ground (Poydras Street)
Media Work Rooms:
Arena—West floor
News Conferences: Louisiana Superdome, Northwest Warehouse
Media Hospitality: Hyatt Regency, French Market West
MEDIA HEADQUARTERS HOTEL (Beginning Thursday, April 3)
Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 504/561-1234
TEAM HEADQUARTERS HOTELS
East: Marriott, 504/581-1000
Midwest: Monteleone, 504/523-3341
South: Fairmont, 504/529-7111
West Sheraton, 504/525-2500
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES HEADQUARTERS HOTEL
Hilton Riverside, 504/561-0500
DIVISION I MEN’S BASKETBALL COMMITTEE
Jim Livengood, University of Arizona, chair
Karl Benson, Western Athletic Conference
Bob Bowlsby, University of Iowa
Floyd Kerr, Southern University, Baton Rouge
Jack Kvancz, George Washington University
Craig Littlepage, University of Virginia
Les Robinson, The Citadel
Judy Rose, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Gary Walters, Princeton University
Kevin Weiberg, Big 12 Conference
NCAA STAFF
Tom Jernstedt, Senior Vice-President
Greg Shaheen, Managing Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship
Sue Donohoe, Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship
L. J. Wright, Director of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship
Tammy Lee, Assistant Coordinator of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship
Bill Hancock, Consultant to the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship
CO-HOSTS:
Sun Belt Conference and University of New Orleans
CREDENTIAL DISTRIBUTION
Credentials are required for all activities at the Louisiana Superdome from Friday through Monday. All credentials must be claimed in person; Government-issued identification is required. Security representatives will check all bags. Members of the media may claim working credentials at the following times:
Thursday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, noon to tip-off.
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, 4 p.m. to tip-off.
MEDIA HOSPITALITY
Either the championship souvenir pin or a media credential is required for admittance, to ensure that admission is limited to media representatives and their guests. There will be a $2 charge for beer and wine; no charge for soft drinks. The media hospitality room is open at the following times:
Thursday, 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and postgame to 3 a.m.
Sunday, 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Monday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and postgame to 3 a.m.
The NCAA will provide a buffet for the media in the French Market after the championship game Monday night.
NEWS CONFERENCE SATELLITE SERVICE
The NCAA will uplink the four interview sessions conducted during Final Four weekend. Television stations are welcome to use this footage without restriction.
News conferences will be available from 1-3 p.m., Central time, in conjunction with Friday’s practice sessions; after both semifinal games Saturday; from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Central time Sunday; and after the championship game Monday.
Contact Bill Hancock at the NCAA national office (317/917-6222, extension 6499; or bhancock@ncaa.org) for more information and satellite coordinates.
FINAL FOUR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(all times Central)
Thursday, April 3
11:30 a.m.—NABC news conference, Hyatt Regency, Cabildo A-B.
3 p.m.—NCAA media seminar with NCAA President Myles Brand, Louisiana Superdome.
Friday, April 4
11 a.m.—The Associated Press coach- and player-of-the-year news conference, Cabildo A-B-C, Hyatt.
Noon-4 p.m.—Team practices, Louisiana Superdome (credentials required).
1-3 p.m.—Team news conferences, Louisiana Superdome (credentials required).
Saturday, April 5
8 a.m.-noon—NCAA YES Clinics, Alario Center, Metairie Country Day School, Tulane, UNO.
5:07 p.m. —National semifinal games, Louisiana Superdome.
Sunday, April 6
11 a.m.-2 p.m.—Team news conferences, Louisiana Superdome.
1:30 p.m.—NABC Roundball Challenge/Slam-Dunk Challenge and Hotshot Shootout (NABC college all-stars vs. Harlem Globetrotters), New Orleans Arena