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In this session...

A lively discussion on the groundbreaking, inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament, being launched by FOX Sports and AEG. This innovative, postseason tournament will feature 16 elite teams from the Big Ten, Big 12, and BIG EAST, along with at-large participants, providing a fresh and competitive showcase for college basketball fans. This panel will explore the industry impact and future of this brand-new tournament, set to debut in Las Vegas in 2025 with all the action airing on FOX and FS1.


The College Basketball Crown represents a bold new chapter in college basketball, designed to bring high-level competition to fans during one of the most thrilling times of the year. Prepare to be challenged and inspired as we dive into this highly anticipated new postseason tournament from FOX Sports and AEG that promises to shake up the college basketball landscape. This panel will delve into the collaborative efforts behind the tournament as well as the broader implications of this innovative event, exploring how it challenges the status quo and introduces a new model for postseason tournaments. We’ll examine the transformative potential of such initiatives on the future of college athletics, media partnerships, fan engagement, and brand marketing strategies. Attendees will also gain insights into the strategic vision, logistical challenges, and marketing opportunities that come with launching a new postseason event of this kind. View Less

What You'll Learn from This Session...

  1. Innovative Fan Engagement: Discover how the College Basketball Crown is leveraging media partnerships and interactive marketing strategies to elevate the fan experience, both in-person and digitally during the postseason.
  2. Redefining College Hoops: Learn how the College Basketball Crown is transforming the postseason, introducing a new model that unites elite teams and reshapes the future of college basketball tournaments.
  3. Collaborative Brand Strategies: Uncover how FOX Sports, AEG, and conferences such as the Big 12 are creating new marketing opportunities through strategic partnerships, while enhancing brand visibility and media reach for this groundbreaking tournament.

Presented with


Speakers

Brett Yormark Commissioner Big 12 Conference
Jordan Bazant EVP Fox Sports
Nick Baker Chief Operating Officer, AEG Global Partnerships AEG
Sarah Kustok NBA Analyst Fox Sports

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