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Carlson: Why OKC landing the NCAA men's basketball tournament sparked a huge celebration

Sue Hollenbeck nearly wore out the refresh button on her computer.

When the clock struck noon Wednesday, she knew the NCAA was going to announce sites for most of its 2023-26 championships and regionals. The list was set to post on the NCAA’s website.

As the director of sports business at the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau, she led the city’s bid for events, so she wasn’t about to miss the announcement.

“Where is it? Where is it?” she asked as she hit the refresh button.

Finally, the list appeared, and a mad scramble for “Oklahoma City” began.