Raleigh, NC – March 12, 2008 - McClatchey Broadcastings’ Sports Radio 850 The Buzz (WRBZ), and 620 The Bull – ESPN (WDNC) the leading sports-talk radio stations in the Raleigh-Durham area, announced today they have secured the exclusive radio broadcasting rights to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Coverage of the tournament will begin on Tuesday, March 20th with the “play – in” game at 7:15pm and resume on Thursday, March 22nd. Coverage of the tournament will continue through the National Championship game taking place on Monday, April 7th, 2008.
For the most part, the tournament will be carried on 620 The Bull – ESPN Radio (WDNC) – exact station and broadcast times will be released on a weekly basis throughout the tournament. In addition to play-by-play coverage of the tournament, 850 The Buzz and 620 The Bull on-air talent will be covering the local teams throughout the tournament with exclusive interviews and on-site broadcasts. 850 The Buzz/620 The Bull NCAA Men’s Tournament Schedule (subject to change):
Sunday, March 16th
Selection Sunday Special
6:00pm
WRBZ – 850 The Buzz
Tuesday, March 18th
Opening Round – Single Game 7:15pm
WDNC – 620 The Bull
Thurs-Sun March 20th- 23rd
Rounds One & Two
Times Vary
WDNC – 620 The Bull
Thurs-Sun March 27th – 30th
Sweet Sixteen/Elite Eight
Times Vary
WDNC – 620 The Bull
Saturday, April 5th
Final Four Show
3:30pm
WDNC – 620 The Bull
Saturday, April 5th
Final Four Games 1 & 2 5:00pm
WRBZ – 850 The Buzz
Monday, April 7th
Championship Preview
7:00pm
WDNC – 620 The Bull
Championship Game
8:00pm
WRBZ – 850 The Buzz & WDNC – 620 The Bull
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