After a season full of fan votes, celebrity endorsements and team managers clashing on the court, it all came down to the 2017 Manager Games Final Four. Because of financial constraints, the opening-round matchups of the 64-team bracket relied heavily on Twitter voting, with six schools making it to Phoenix until just Western Kentucky and Missouri were left (other finalists included Texas, Georgia, Missouri State and Dayton). Seven games with 12-minute halves were played on Friday at the Final Four Fan Fest. Despite the Tigers playing the whole day with just six players, the Hilltoppers had a tougher road, playing three straight games, culminating in the final.
The 'other' Final Four: Team managers battle for 2017 title
