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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1605631240662.png" alt=" A game at Intrust Bank Arena during the 2018 NCAA tournament in Wichita. Jonathan Huber / KMUW/ File photo" />
 <figcaption> A game at Intrust Bank Arena during the 2018 NCAA tournament in Wichita. Jonathan Huber / KMUW/ File photo</figcaption>
 </figure><div>INTRUST Bank Arena
 
<div style="text-align: justify;color: rgb(34, 34, 34);background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size: 16px;font-family: Helvetica;border: 0px;">Wichita, Kansas &ndash;&nbsp;On Wednesday, March 19, basketball fans are invited to watch the open practices for all eight teams competing in the first round of the&nbsp;2025 NCAA&reg; Division I Men&rsquo;s Basketball Championship at INTRUST Bank Arena. Practice sessions will take place at INTRUST Bank Arena and run throughout the day from 11 a.m. to 4:55 p.m. with each team having 40 minutes to practice. Open Practice Day is free and open to the public and fans are permitted and encouraged to come and go throughout the day. Seating is general admission and merchandise and concession stands will be open. Fans can also receive a free refillable NCAA&reg; Souvenir Cup with the purchase of an adult combo meal. Doors will open at 10 a.m. and there is no ticket required to attend the open practice sessions. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited to welcome eight great teams to Wichita and Open Practice Day is the perfect opportunity for the public to see these eight teams up close, and for free,&rdquo; said A.J. Boleski, regional general manager for INTRUST Bank Arena. &ldquo;We look forward to providing an exhilarating experience not only for Open Practice Day, but for the entire duration of March Madness in Wichita. We&rsquo;re honored and excited to welcome the tournament back to INTRUST Bank Arena this year.&rdquo; Practice Times (Seeds &amp; Teams will be announced after Selection Sunday on March 16):</div>
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 <li style="text-align: justify;">11:00 am &ndash; Game 1 Lower Seed</li>
 <li style="text-align: justify;">11:45 am &ndash; Game 1 Higher Seed</li>
 <li style="text-align: justify;">12:30 pm &ndash; Game 2 Lower Seed</li>
 <li style="text-align: justify;">1:15 pm &ndash; Game 2 Higher Seed</li>
 <li style="text-align: justify;">2:00 pm &ndash; Game 3 Lower Seed</li>
 <li style="text-align: justify;">2:45 pm &ndash; Game 3 Higher Seed</li>
 <li style="text-align: justify;">3:30 pm &ndash; Game 4 Lower Seed</li>
 <li style="text-align: justify;">4:15 pm &ndash; Game 4 Higher Seed</li>
</ul>
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🏀 Open practice announced details for NCAA Tournament in Wichita