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Nov 19, 2008 3:25 pm US/Central
Metrodome Left Off Latest List Of Final Four Sites
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) ―
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The Metrodome hosted Final Fours in 1992 and 2001, but the building's future is uncertain with the departure of two major tenants: the Gophers football and Twins baseball teams.
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Minneapolis will not host a Final Four in the near future.
New Orleans, Atlanta, North Texas, Indianapolis and Houston have been named hosts of the national semifinals for NCAA men's basketball tournaments from 2012 through 2016. Indianapolis and Houston are hosting in 2010 and 2011.
The Metrodome hosted Final Fours in 1992 and 2001, but the building's future is uncertain with the departure of two major tenants: the Gophers football and Twins baseball teams.
As one of 10 finalist cities for the latest round of Final Four selections, Minneapolis has the opportunity to host earlier rounds of the tournament between 2012 and 2016.
This season, the Metrodome will host first and second round games on March 20 and 22.
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