It should help eliminate the perception of an East Coast bias. And the seeding will help teams and fans better understand who they are playing next and will help schools publicize the games, sell tickets and draw a better TV audience.

The layout of the building, especially for its age, is great. And the pride they show in hosting an event sets them apart.

The human element allows for the right kind of discussion to get a true consensus. It's powerful, it's poignant and it's human, and for us it works.

It was a high priority for us to find a better way to identify the beginning of the season. We want fans to understand that college basketball doesn't start in February and March.

Dave has been like a kid in a candy store for the last few months. He's loving every minute of putting the tournament together, and he's doing a great job.

We want as many visitors as close to the action as possible, and that centralized action can ensure that Indianapolis remains in the forefront of our host families.

He's a stud. He takes great pride in all things involved with the tournament. He cares about making it right.

It's really an impressive presentation they're looking at. The possibility of it being a building that could host an event for us in the future seems promising. It'll be fun to see that building take shape.

We want to make this as exciting, and meaningful and inclusive as possible.