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The NCAA Tournament Is Going To Be Played In Indiana In 2021

In 2020 there wasn’t an NCAA Tournament!

There weren’t sixty eight teams playing with the goal of having a chance to play for a National Title and cut down the nets and be crowned national champions!

Why?

Because of the Coronavirus that is currently still affecting us in the United States as we begin 2021!

Will there be an NCAA Tournament in 2021?

As of right now that is plan as the The NCAA will host its entire postseason tournament in Indianapolis and surrounding areas with a bubble-like format, officials announced on Monday. “according to an article by Myron Medcalf on espn.com

All 68 teams will come to compete for the national championship and play most of the games at multiple venues in Indianapolis, while some games will be staged in Bloomington and West Lafayette. The bulk of the teams will also stay in hotels connected to the Indiana Convention Center, which will be used as a practice facility, per the announcement.according to an article by Myron Medcalf on espn.com

Selection Sunday is still scheduled for March 14 and the Final Four is set to be held April 3 and 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.according to an article by Myron Medcalf on espn.com

In Indianapolis, Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Hinkle Fieldhouse and Indiana Farmers Coliseum will be used for tournament games, along with Mackey Arena in West Lafayette and Assembly Hall in Bloomington, per the announcement.according to an article by Myron Medcalf on espn.com