51.   Denton and Reunion officials had known that the tournament was in jeopardy unless a title sponsor was found for next season.

52.   Either way, the tournament has been entertaining throughout.

53.   Everyone agrees the tournament was a cultural leap forward--but in which direction?

54.   Even more than exciting, this tournament is fun.

55.   For a first-time event, the tournament was a rousing success, despite some glitches in crowd control.

56.   For Driscoll, whose first tournament was in sneakers and with a starter set, maturation has come quickly.

57.   For Kentucky, the college basketball tournament is as reliable a spring ritual as the Kentucky Derby.

58.   For Mattiace, this tournament could be a turning point.

59.   For teams that have NCAA bids locked up, the conference tournaments are necessary evils.

60.   For Theiler, the tournament is a homecoming and last hurrah.