Utah will make a little money hosting the NCAA Tournament at Vivint Arena, but the school values the experience and the national exposure more
The soonest the event could return to Salt Lake City is 2023.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Syracuse bench cheers on their team as Syracuse faces Baylor in their first round men's NCAA March Madness tournament game at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Thursday, March 21, 2019.
Kurt Kragthorpe has worked continuously for daily newspapers in Utah since 1977. He moved to The Tribune in 1990 and had a nine-year stint as sports editor, in between writing assignments that have included six Olympic Games, as well as several Super Bowls and major golf tournaments. Kurt and his wife, Sandra, enjoy traveling nationally and interna
Kurt Kragthorpe has worked continuously for daily newspapers in Utah since 1977. He moved to The Tribune in 1990 and had a nine-year stint as sports editor, in between writing assignments that have included six Olympic Games, as well as several Super Bowls and major golf tournaments. Kurt and his wife, Sandra, enjoy traveling nationally and interna