Bracket Town Summaries
Coca-Cola
The ultimate NCAA® basketball fan fest! Fans of all ages can play and shoot until the final buzzer! There’s something for everybody! Fans can participate in competitions, clinics, social media, autograph sessions with NCAA® coaches/surprise guests, and much more!
AT&T Fan Zone
Experience all the latest mobile technology with AT&T’s Music DJ Booth, Mobile Games Station, Mobile Web Challenge and U-Verse displays. Fans can also try their hand at calling plays on the exclusive “AT&T At the Half” set, pose for photos at the Naismith Photo Station and attend autograph sessions with legendary coaches and former players.
LG
Come experience LG’s showcase of brand new Cinema 3D Technology and wide array of mobile devices and Smart TVs. Interact with a multitude of LG appliances, like a washer, dryer, vacuum and full working kitchen. You won’t want to miss the Coaches’ Cook-Off with current college basketball coaches and celebrity chef Tim Love, and keep an eye out for The Professor, the renowned street ball legend performing tricks.
EA Sports
Fans of 2010 NCAA® Basketball and 2011 NCAA® Football will feel right at home in Bracket Town. Become a virtual champion at one of the gaming kiosks, and cast a vote for your favorite player to appear on the cover of 2012’s NCAA® Football!
McDonald’s Court
McDonald’s half-court combines the fun of childhood with the love of basketball. Players of all ages and skill levels can join in their favorite playground games of Knockout, “21”, HORSE and Around the World. McDonald’s custom Shoe Car will also be on display for fan photos.
Capital One Fan Zone
Bringing together the hands-on action of “stick and ball” interactives with the head-to-head competition of themed trivia games, the Capital One Fan Zone celebrates the championship spirit, and features fun activities and photo opportunities for fans of all ages.
Hoops Training & Evaluation Court
Children ages 8-16 may participate in one of the NCAA® POWERADE® Youth Clinics taking place throughout the weekend. Participants will receive sport instruction from NCAA coaches and student- athletes as well as valuable information on fitness, healthy lifestyles and sportsmanship. KHOU Kid’s Zone
KHOU’s Kids Zone is going to the animals! In a partnership with the Houston Zoo, KHOU will host live animal shows each day with some of the Zoo’s prized inhabitants. Other activities will include an interactive wall mural that children can color, autograph and photo opportunities with KHOU’s broadcast talent, and special prize giveaways.
Hall of Champions presented by Pepto
Surround yourself with greatness inside the Hall of Champions presented by Pepto. Learn what it takes to be an NCAA fencing or rifle champion, and compare your vertical leap to some of the best collegiate athletes. Suit up for a team photo or “Cut Down the Net” at the exclusive photo stations, and be sure to vote for your favorite upset at Pepto’s Hall of Upsets.
Slam Dunk
Fans, do you have what it takes to slam dunk? On the Slam Dunk half-court, choose your goal height and take your best shot!
Skills Challenge presented by SAT
Brain meets muscle on the Skills Challenge half-court presented by SAT. Show off your test-taking skills with sample SAT questions before working on your all-court game in our dribbling, passing and shooting contests.
Buick
The Buick Human Highlight Reel is rooted in individuals making a difference. Buick will give college basketball fans the chance to do just that in the Human Highlight Reel Shootout. Consumers will compete in a one of a kind Hot Shot competition for the right to win tickets to Monday’s NCAA Championship game. In addition, for every point scored by each consumer, Buick will donate $1 to Samaritan’s Feet.
Upper Deck
Have you ever wanted to appear on your very own trading card? Upper Deck’s green screen photo station offers fans the chance to sport their favorite team jersey and be featured on a custom card. Exclusive memorabilia and trading card products will also be available to browse or purchase.
Unilever
Classic rec room games and the latest technology combine to create a hip, comfortable Man Cave, where a guy can be a guy, whether he is in his 20s or his 50s. Watch great basketball moments on the flat screen, challenge your buddies at air hockey or foosball, and try to win tickets to the 2012 Final Four® Championship with your sports knowledge at the web-based trivia kiosks.
Cartoon Network
Geared towards the youngest Bracket Town fans, Cartoon Network’s activity area will feature Rex’s Vertical Jump Buster, Finn & Jake’s Ooo-verhand Throw, Do-It-Yourself Animation stations, online games and a tattoo tent where kids can pick out their favorite cartoon tattoos.
The Great Shootout Court
The pressure’s on as you go up against some of the best basketball shots in NCAA history at The Great Shootout Court. The game is on the line so pick your favorite player’s shot and try to make the basket – it all comes down to you!
Wilson
If you have ever wanted to know more about the history of the basketball or Wilson’s long partnership with the NCAA, now is your chance. Browse Wilson’s selection of balls and branded merchandise for purchase, or pose for a photo that can be imprinted on your own basketball.
Naismith
See basketball history come to life at the Naismith memorabilia display. Fans will have the exclusive opportunity to meet basketball inventor Dr. James Naismith’s grandson, Ian, and view his impressive array of family artifacts and basketball memorabilia.