2020’s Best Cities for College Basketball Fans

Location, location, location not only applies to where you want to buy a home but it also applies to college basketball. Spokane, WA has a true love with basketball it has officially been dubbed "Hooptown USA," a community brand designed to amplify Spokane's love and appreciation for the sport.

To find 2020’s top spots for NCAA hoops, WalletHub crunched the numbers on more than 280 cities using nine key metrics. They range from the number of teams per city and the winning percentage of each to stadium capacity and social-media engagement.

Best vs. Worst

• The Gonzaga Bulldogs have the highest current winning percentage among college basketball teams, 90.18%, which is 8.4 times higher than the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, the team with the lowest at 10.73%.
• Charlotte, North Carolina, Terre Haute, Indiana and Ithaca, New York, have the least expensive season tickets, starting at $49, 19.9 times less than a season of hoops in Lawrence, Kansas ($975).
• Thanks to John Wooden and UCLA, Los Angeles is home to the country’s most national championship banners (11), while Philadelphia has the most regular season titles (92).

Expert Commentary

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“Unfortunately, women’s games don’t all get the attendance that the Lady Vols enjoy here in Knoxville,” said Erin Whiteside, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.” “There are some phenomenal women’s hoops being played around the country. Women’s tickets are often affordable and good! If you are a basketball fan, start supporting the women to see some great basketball for an affordable price.”

“During tournament time basketball fans should have a staycation. You can watch multiple games using your television, laptop, and smart phone in the comfort of your own chair (no fighting for armrest space), “said Steve Ross, PhD, Concordia University, St. Paul. “Given the advancements in technology and broadcast quality, fans are getting a more immersive viewing experience in their own homes. Additionally, by staying home you’ll experience restrooms with no lines, cheaper concessions, and free parking.”

“Yes, Do not feel REQUIRED to see Division I games,” said Tom Shirley, Thomas Jefferson University. “There are plenty of DII and DIII schools with good players and quality competition in the neighborhood, who charge nothing or maybe $5. Additionally the student athletes and coaches are accessible. Plus, most do not use media timeouts, so your experience is confined to a shorter window. People think they have to be “SEEN”. No one truly cares if you did or did not go to the BIG GAME. Go see true amateurs playing a game they LOVE.”

To read the full report and to see where your city ranks, please visit:

http://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-for-college-basketball/32944/

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Courtesy: WalletHub