Daily Event Schedule
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The Men's Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One® will have a full schedule of amazing activities, games, performances, giveaways, and autograph sessions just to name a few.
2023 MEN'S FINAL FOUR FAN FEST PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Friday, March 31
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Time (CT) | Event | Location |
11:00 a.m. - Noon
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Capital One Cardholders
Early Access Hour
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Capital One Fan Zone
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Noon
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Doors Open to General Public
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George R. Brown
Convention Center
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Noon - 12:20 p.m. | CBS Sports HQ | CBS Sports |
Noon - 12:30 p.m. | KHOU 11 News at Noon | KHOU |
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Scott Drew Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Manager Games | Buick Arena |
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Cheer Clinic with
Texas Southern University
Sensations Dance Line
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LG Home Court
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1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Jarace Walker Appearance | LG Home Court |
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Gary Payton Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Cheer Clinic with
Texas Southern University
Sensations Dance Line
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LG Home Court |
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | CBS Sports HQ | CBS Sports |
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Cheer Clinic with
Texas Southern University
Sensations Dance Line
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LG Home Court |
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Trayce Jackson-Davis Appearance | LG Home Court |
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Bruce Pearl Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Andre Ware Appearance
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Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | KHOU 11 News at 4 | KHOU |
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Men's Final Four Pep Rally | Buick Arena |
4:15 p.m. |
Gearing Up for the Tournament
A Player & Coach Mindset hosted by
Alyssa Bergamini with Daniel Ewing
and Danny Manning.
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Wilson |
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Bobby Hurley Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
5:00 p.m.
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CBS Sports HQ
Sportsline Show
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CBS Sports
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5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | KHOU 11 News at 5 | KHOU |
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Emeka Okafor Appearance
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Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
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5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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2-on-2 Generations of Greatness
Presented by Buick
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Buick Arena
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6:00 p.m.
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Leveling Up - Creating Your Own Lane in
the Industry hosted by Alyssa Bergamini
with Pat Robinson, Anthony Hamilton,
Bun B, and Quinn Cook
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Wilson
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6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | KHOU 11 News at 6 | KHOU |
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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See Her Greatness
Women's Final Four Viewing Party
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Buick Arena
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8:00 p.m.
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Doors Close
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George R. Brown
Convention Center
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Saturday, April 1
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Time (CT) | Event | Location |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Capital One Cardholders
Early Access Hour
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Capital One Fan Zone
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10:00 a.m.
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Doors Open to General Public
Military Appreciation Day:
Show proper ID for free entry
for you and three (3) family members.
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George R. Brown
Convention Center
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Kenny Smith Appearance
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Capital One
Fan Zone
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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Manager Games Championship
& Trophy Presentation
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Buick Arena
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10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Cheer Clinics with Sienna Spirit | LG Home Court |
11:00 a.m. - Noon | Christian Laettner Appearance | Buick Arena |
11:00 a.m. - Noon | John Calipari Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
11:30 a.m.
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Manager's League Champions
hosted by Alyssa Bergamini
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Wilson
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11:30 a.m. - Noon | Cheer Clinics with Sienna Spirit | LG Home Court |
Noon - 1:00 p.m. | The Professor Appearance | POWERADE |
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
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2-on-2 Generations of Greatness
Presented by Buick
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Buick Arena
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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Penny Hardaway Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
1:00 p.m.
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Houston Texans Cheer
Team Performance
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Buick Arena
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | RDCWorld Takeover | Pizza Hut Slam Dunk Zone |
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m | Vince Carter Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
2:00 pm. - 2:30 p.m.
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Cheer Clinics with
Houston Christian University
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LG Home Court
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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Magic Johnson Appearance | Coca-Cola |
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | CBS Sports HQ | CBS Sports |
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Cheer Clinics with
Houston Christian University
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LG Home Court |
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Calvin Murphy's Marching
Thunder Drumline Performance
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Buick Arena
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3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Craig Biggio Appearance
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Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | KHOU 11+ Countdown to Game Time | KHOU |
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Roy Williams Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
3:30 p.m.
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The Making of a Great Player
hosted by Alyssa Bergamini
with Steve Francis and
Pat Robertson (Pat the Roc)
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Wilson
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3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Calvin Murphy's Marching
Thunder Drumline Clinic - "How To"
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Buick Arena |
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Cheer Clinics with
Houston Christian University
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LG Home Court |
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
2-on-2 Generations of Greatness
Presented by Buick
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Buick Arena
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7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. | CBS Sports HQ | CBS Sports |
8:00 p.m.
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Doors Close
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George R. Brown
Convention Center
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sunday, April 2
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Time (CT) | Event | Location |
11:00 a.m. - Noon
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Capital One Cardholders
Early Access Hour
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Capital One Fan Zone
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11:00 a.m.
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Appearances by Dr. Corey Yeager,
Lisa Bonta Sumii and Prim Siripipat
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LG Home Court
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Noon
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Doors Open to General Public
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George R. Brown
Convention Center
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Noon | Simon's Heart Presentation | Buick Arena |
Noon - 2:00 p.m. | Wally Szczerbiak Appearance | Great Clips |
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
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LG Transparent Conversations podcast
series with Appearances by Dr. Corey Yeager,
Lisa Bonta Sumii, Prim Siripipat and
Trayce Jackson-Davis
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LG Home Court
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12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p .m.
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Cheer Clinics with
Rice Owls Cheer Team & Pep Band
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LG Home Court
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12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Bill Walton Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Julius Irving Appearance | Degree Walk-On Challange |
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Jim Calhoun Appearance | NCAA® Authentic Team Store |
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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2-on-2 Generations of Greatness
Presented by Buick
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Buick Arena
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1:30 p.m.
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HBCU Conversation:
Playing Ball at an HBCU,
hosted by Rob Nice with
Davon Barnes, John Walker III
and Vernette Skeete
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Wilson
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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Hakeem Olajuwan Appearance | Capital One Fan Zone |
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Cheer Clinics with
Rice Owls Cheer Team & Pep Band
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LG Home Court |
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Bobby Huggins Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | CBS Sports HQ Spotlight | CBS Sports |
2:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
See Her Greatness
Women's Final Four Viewing Party
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Buick Arena |
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
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Diesel Appearance
Houston Dynamo Mascot
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Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
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3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | Jim Boeheim Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Clyde Drexler Appearance
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Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | CBS Sports Pre-Game Hits | CBS Sports |
5:15 p.m. | Simon's Heart Presentation | Buick Arena |
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | KHOU 11 News at 5:30 | KHOU |
6:00 p.m.
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Twitter (Social Chatter)
During the Tournament,
hosted by Rob Nice
with Brantlee Fields and
Jalen Wilson
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Wilson
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8:00 p.m.
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Doors Close
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George R. Brown
Convention Center
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monday, April 3
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Time (CT) | Event | Location |
11:00 a.m. - Noon
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Capital One Cardholders
Early Access Hour
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Capital One Fan Zone
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Noon
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Doors Open to General Public |
George R. Brown
Convention Center
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Noon - 1:00 p.m. | KHOU 11 News at Noon | KHOU |
Noon - 12:20 p.m. | CBS Sports HQ/Midday Rundown | CBS Sports |
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
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LG Transparent Conversations
Podcast Series
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LG Home Court
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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Fan McCaffery Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
2-on-2 Generations of Greatness
Presented by Buick
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Buick Arena |
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Brian Cushing Appearance
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Men's Final Four
Fan Zone
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1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Elvin Hayes Appearance | AT&T Fan Zone |
2:00 p.m.
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Everything's Bigger in Texas:
Big Moment, The Big Game &
Big Fandom, hosted by Rob Nice
with TJ Ford, Sheryl Swoopes,
and Johnny Jones
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Wilson
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2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. | CBS Sports HQ/HQ Spotlight | CBS Sports |
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | KHOU 11 News | KHOU |
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Move United
Wheelchair Basketball
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Buick Arena
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4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | CBS Sports Pregame Live Hits | CBS Sports |
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | KHOU 11 News at 4 | KHOU |
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | KHOU 11 News at 5 | KHOU |
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | KHOU 11 News at 6 | KHOU |
6:00 p.m.
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Doors Close
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George R. Brown
Convention Center
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**All times local and subject to change. Event schedule is subject to change.
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