NCAA Big 12 Tournament :
The Phillips 66 Big 12 Tournament returns to Kansas City March 13-16 2008--an exciting reunion for many Kansas City Big 12 fans. 2008 marks the return of the basketball tournament, which spent 2007 in Oklahoma City and 2003, 2004 and 2006 in Dallas.
The Big 12 tournament began in 1997, when the Big 8 merged into the Big 12 (and welcomed Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Baylor) and had been held at Kansas City's Kemper Arena. In 2008, the tournament will take place at Kansas City's newly built Sprint Center.
2008 Big 12 Tournament Schedule:
Thursday, March 13
Game 1: No. 8 seed vs. No. 9 seed 11:30 a.m.
Game 2: No. 5 seed vs. No. 12 seed 2:00 p.m.
Game 3: No. 7 seed vs. No. 10 seed 6:00 p.m.
Game 4: No. 6 seed vs. No. 11 seed 8:20 p.m.
Friday, March 14
Game 5: No. 1 seed vs. Game 1 Winner, 11:30 a.m.
Game 6: No. 4 seed vs. Game 2 Winner
2:00 p.m.
Game 7: No. 2 seed vs. Game 3 Winner 6:00 p.m.
Game 8: No. 3 seed vs. Game 4 Winner 8:20 p.m.
Saturday, March 15
Game 9: Friday afternoon winners 1:00 p.m.
Game 10: Friday evening winners 3:20 p.m.
Sunday, March 16
Game 11: Semifinal winners 2:00 p.m.
Sprint Center and Parking:
The Sprint Center is located in downtown Kansas City at 14th and Grand. You can find detailed directions on the Sprint Center website.
Parking has been a controversial subject surrounding the opening of the Sprint Center. There are many lots surrounding the center for parking. Most will cost around $10, but be prepared to pay more during tourney time. Don't forget to bring cash!
There are also public garages and parking at the following locations:
- [uBetween Locust and Oak at 13th St.
- 13th St. between Grand and Walnut
- KC Rep parking garage on Walnut between 13th and 14th
- Grand between 11th & 12th
2007 Results:
Last year's championship ended with a win for the KU Jayhawks over the Texas (88-84) in overtime, the first in tournament history.
