"The fields of the Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will increase from 68 teams to 76 starting in 2027, creating additional championship participation opportunities for student-athletes and more exciting matchups for fans. The NCAA also will...
The First Four is here, and Dr. Sue Edwards, President of Wright State University, and Scott Sullivan from The Big Hoopla leadership team joined Living Dayton to share the outcome of the STEM Challenge and 4 Miler. They also discussed what fans can expect moving...
Terry Slaybaugh, Volunteer Chair of The Big Hoopla Local Organizing Committee, went on WDTN to discuss the history of The Big Hoopla, the upcoming Hoopla events, all the work the community does to support the First Four games in Dayton, and more.
The Big Hoopla and 2026 First Four are just days away, and the excitement is building in Dayton. Montgomery County Commissioner Judy Dodge and Debbie Lieberman of the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts Office joined Mix 107.7's Morning Show to share all the details,...
Wright State University will host the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on Sunday, March 15, one of the community events leading up to the NCAA First Four in Dayton. The event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. in the Wright State University Nutter Center. Registration opens...
The Big Hoopla is back in 2026 with several activities for families to enjoy. Director of External Relations for Premier Health Sharon White joins Living Dayton to talk about community development for The Big Hoopla, as well as the 4 Miler and STEM Challenge events.
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