B10 Tourney

[mtdew_fever]

Anyone making the trip? How easy is it to go scalp tickets?

 

[EpenesaEpenesa]

I’ll be there. Scalping in Indy was actually pretty easy last time since everything is right there

 

[BubsFinn]

Wish I could, but I’ll be stuck in California for the next month and a half. I hope we can win our way back to the double bye.
For things like this, there are always plenty of tickets available. Same is true with 95% of the bowl games.

 

[NI hawk]

Anyone making the trip? How easy is it to go scalp tickets?

No need to worry about tickets. Plenty available.

 

[mtdew_fever]

Trying to talk my wife into going. Should be a fun few days!

 

[87alum87]

My wife (no pic, but I definitely out-kicked the coverage) and I plan to attend our first BIG Tourney, if they play on Friday. Is it easier, cheaper, to buy from scalpers outside of the arena, or better to try StubHub instant downloads?

Also, how difficult is it to get a nearby hotel, if they keep winning?

It would seem that every team's fanbase could be wanting to shift reservations based upon game outcomes. Or, does everyone lock in for the entire weekend, even if their team is no longer playing?

Finally, we were in Indy for the 2015 BIG Football game, and Iowa fans were everywhere. Is it similar for basketball, or are there specific bars where we might find more black and gold?

 

[NI hawk]

Trying to talk my wife into going. Should be a fun few days!

I am skipping BTT. Hoping to go to NCAA first two rounds. Definitely won't go to Spokane or Sacramento.

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

In general, for those thinking about it, Indy is an incredibly underrated city. It’s like a tiny big city, super condensed, and the downtown is very nice and clean. So many bars and restaurants, and the arena is in the thick of it. The monument circle in the center of downtown is beautiful, too.

 

[NI hawk]

In general, for those thinking about it, Indy is an incredibly underrated city. It’s like a tiny big city, super condensed, and the downtown is very nice and clean. So many bars and restaurants, and the arena is in the thick of it. The monument circle in the center of downtown is beautiful, too.

Agree!

 

[IAGuy]

I’ll be there

 

[iowahawk24]

http://bball.notnothing.net/big10.php?sport=mbb You can use this to project seeds

 

[Lefthandstan]

My wife (no pic, but I definitely out-kicked the coverage) and I plan to attend our first BIG Tourney, if they play on Friday. Is it easier, cheaper, to buy from scalpers outside of the arena, or better to try StubHub instant downloads?

Also, how difficult is it to get a nearby hotel, if they keep winning?

It would seem that every team's fanbase could be wanting to shift reservations based upon game outcomes. Or, does everyone lock in for the entire weekend, even if their team is no longer playing?

Finally, we were in Indy for the 2015 BIG Football game, and Iowa fans were everywhere. Is it similar for basketball, or are there specific bars where we might find more black and gold?

You will not be disappointed. We've been there several times and will be there again this year. Indy by fair is the best destination for the tournament.

Scalping is fairly easy in Indianapolis. It is legal there, just not directly on the grounds of Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

For hotel, downtown hotels are available now, but rates are really high. If you are waiting to see if Iowa plays on Friday, I would wait, as teams that lose won't stick around, so rooms will open up. You definitely want to stay downtown for the best experience. Besides there are a few St. Pat's Day events planned in downtown.

For where to hang, just about anywhere you will see your own fan base. However, each team is usually assigned a bar/restaurant as their meeting place and by far, The Ram is usually the Illinois bar and is loaded with only Illinois fans, so I would steer clear of there, unless of course they loose early.

Have a great time! Definitely worth the money and worth the trip!