March Madness setup begins in South Philadelphia
We're just days away from NCAA Tournament action tipping off in South Philadelphia. It's the city's first time hosting March Madness since 2022. Preparations got underway on Monday as crews began the intricate, hours-long process of transforming the arena floor.
The Sixers court first had to be removed before the NCAA's custom court could be installed. After the old floor was taken up, workers brought in 16 pallets carrying 250 individual pieces that were laid out and assembled to form the tournament court. The games being played on Friday in Philadelphia include the following: No.
3 Virginia vs. No. 14 Wright State on Friday, March 20, at 1:50 p.
m. No. 6 Tennessee vs.
the winner of No. 11 Miami (Ohio) and No. 11 SMU on Friday, March 20, at 4:25 p.