The Big Hoopla will host a free Family Celebration Festival on Sunday, March 15 on Fifth Street in the Oregon District. College Basketball fans looking to share the excitement of the coming tournament can come to the Oregon District to enjoy a family-friendly event.
A group of volunteers who have spent the last several months organizing and promoting The Big Hoopla events that surround the NCCA First Four were recognized for their efforts Monday night.
February 1, 2019—Dayton, OH—In anticipation of the 2019 NCAA First Four® Tournament at UD Arena on March 19 and 20, The Big Hoopla has initiated a new program to offer community members the opportunity to support the annual Hoopla Ticket Program. This program provides...
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From USA Today For NCAA's First Four, Dayton's gym a tourney gem
DAYTON, OH—Terry Slaybaugh, Director of Aviation for the City of Dayton, succeeded Jeff Hoagland, President & CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition, as Chairman of The Big Hoopla Local Organizing Committee (LOC). “Continuing the NCAA First Four basketball games...
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