Fans enjoyed ESPN College Gameday live at Tucson’s McKale Center | Top Stories

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) – ESPN College Gameday came to Tucson on Saturday, Feb. 14, offering a thrilling experience for sports fans.

The event took place at Lute & Bobbi Olson Court in the McKale Center and was open to fans of all ages at no cost. The live broadcast on ESPN began at 8:00 a.m. MST, hosted by Rece Davis with analysts Seth Greenberg, Jay Williams, and Jay Bilas.

Attendees enjoyed appearances by Arizona basketball figures such as Jayden Bradley, head coach Tommy Lloyd, and Caleb Love, who is now a guard for the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers and has entered the Ring of Honor.

Doors to the McKale Center opened at 7:00 a.m., giving fans plenty of time to settle in before the live show started. The College Gameday broadcast wrapped up at 10:00 a.m.

Following the show, doors reopened at 11:00 a.m. for the Arizona vs. Arizona State women’s basketball game, with tip-off at noon. The score being 29-30 at halftime with Arizona leading.

The excitement continues with the Bear Down Bash concert outside the McKale Center starting at 1:30 p.m.

Basketball fans then will gear up for the Arizona vs. Texas Tech men’s basketball game, with doors opening at 3:30 p.m. and tip-off at 4:30 p.m.

This action-packed day delivered a fantastic experience for sports enthusiasts in the Old Pueblo.