Photos: Sun Devils behind the scenes at Final Four
ASU was the host institution for the NCAA Final Four at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, shown on April 8. Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
The University of Connecticut Huskies won their second NCAA championship in a row Monday evening in Glendale, Arizona — and plenty of Sun Devils were on hand to make sure the event was a hit for fans and teams alike.
As the host institution for the 2024 NCAA Men's Final Four, Arizona State University was in charge of planning and various logistics. Students from a range of majors had multiple opportunities to work the event, from Cronkite School journalists covering the event to Watts College tourism students helping staff the Fan Fest in downtown Phoenix.
Here's a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes action of Sun Devils hard at work and having fun.
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Fourth-year sports journalism majors and Cronkite News reporters Sammy Miller (right) and Paul Schulz practice for a live shot from the stands of State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, before the NCAA Men’s Final Four championship game on April 8.
Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
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Fourth-year sports journalism major and Sun Devil Athletics Sports Information Assistant Zach Wargo works in the media room before the championship game April 8.
Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
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Fourth-year sports journalism student and Cronkite News reporter Bennett Silvyn takes photos from the court during the title game between UConn and Purdue at State Farm Stadium.
Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
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Second-year sports journalism majors and Sun Devil Source reporters Blake Niemann (left) and Aiden Blanc (right) interview ESPN International reporter Michael Wilson before the NCAA men's championship game on April 8.
Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
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Fourth-year sports journalism major and Cronkite News reporter Addison Kalmbach (right) reports from State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, during the final game.
Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
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Fans attend the NCAA championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on April 8. The game had the third-highest attendance in championship history.
Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
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The name of former Sun Devil and Arizona Cardinals player Pat Tillman was displayed in the Ring of Honor during the Final Four on April 8. ASU was the host university for the Final Four games held in Glendale, Arizona, this year.
Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
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The championship game on April 8 brought out a large crowd of fans — and some celebrities, including actor Bill Murray who was there to support his son, UConn Assistant Coach Luke Murray.
Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
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Purdue and UConn battle for the ball during the NCAA men’s championship game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on April 8.
Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
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Purdue players try to block UConn guard Cam Spencer (12) during the April 8 championship game. Despite their efforts to slow the Huskies down, UConn won 75-60.
Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
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Connecticut Huskies Coach Dan Hurley celebrates after UConn claims the NCAA title against Purdue at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on April 8.
Photo by Samantha Chow/Arizona State University
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ASU students also helped work the Final Four Fan Fest at the Phoenix Convention Center on April 5–8. The event featured interactive games, celebrity and athlete appearances, autograph signings and merchandise shops. Here, third-year business communication major Rylee Michel organizes Final Four items on Friday, April 5.
Photo by Emma Fitzgerald/Arizona State University
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Third-year tourism development and management major Anas Mousa checks out customers at the merchandise center at the Final Four Fan Fest on April 5 at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Photo by Emma Fitzgerald/Arizona State University
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Fourth-year digital audiences major Shannon Edmundson smiles as she takes pictures of attendees at the Social Media Command Center photo booth at the Final Four Fan Fest on April 5.
Photo by Emma Fitzgerald/Arizona State University
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