DefenseBB
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Ok, the numbers are in (mostly anyway, as UCLA did not disclose their 1st round session attendance ) I have listed each round, the two session average, the '23 season average and the season average rank. I sorted by the 2 round average. Iowa led the way and was second behind SC during the Season of the 16 hosts. SC was 3rd as hosts but led the 16 during the season-Was SC on spring break? Odd they didn't have more fans. I have also highlighted the 9 schools that hosted this year and last year and listed the 2 round average from last year. All 9 schools showed an increase this year over last year. KUDOS to all!
The pleasant observation is the big jump in the tournament games for Virginia Tech and Utah over their season averages. Overall, I think the NCAA is doing the right thing in having the top 16 host to get the arenas filled with fans. Also all the other sports host the opening rounds at the better seeded schools so this is consistent. Only MCBB is totally neutral site for all their rounds.
The pleasant observation is the big jump in the tournament games for Virginia Tech and Utah over their season averages. Overall, I think the NCAA is doing the right thing in having the top 16 host to get the arenas filled with fans. Also all the other sports host the opening rounds at the better seeded schools so this is consistent. Only MCBB is totally neutral site for all their rounds.