April 1, 2008

LAWRENCE, Kan. - University of Kansas men's basketball fans will have the opportunity to watch KU's Final Four games on the video board at Allen Fieldhouse, Kansas Athletics officials announced Tuesday.

For Saturday's national semifinal contest against North Carolina, the south and east entrances of Allen Fieldhouse will be open starting at 7 p.m. Tip will be approximately 7:50 p.m. from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Should Kansas defeat the Tar Heels, Allen Fieldhouse doors will open Monday at 7:30 p.m. for the 8:15 tipoff.  The KU pep band and the mascots will be on hand.

The Fieldhouse will close on each night immediately following the games.

Admission is free, and parking lots and the parking garage adjacent to Allen Fieldhouse will be available at no charge. The KUstore.com, the Booth Family Hall of Athletics and concession stands on the lower concourses will be open.

Kansas (35-3) is appearing in its 13th Final Four and first since 2003.