NORFOLK, Virginia -- The MEAC men’s and women’s basketball tournaments seem to have thrived the last five years at Norfolk’s Scope, but that isn’t stopping the league from asking other cities to bid to host the events .Norfolk’s contract with the MEAC expires after this season’s tournament.
Commissioner Dennis Thomas confirmed the MEAC has asked for bids, adding, “We’ve had a good response.” He didn’t put a timeline on the decision and declined to say what other cities submitted proposals.
Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander said he understands why the league would seek other bids.
“You should always look at what’s out there,” he said. “They want to see what they can find in the marketplace in the way of revenue and amenities. I think that’s a smart move on their part.”
Still, I’d be surprised if the MEAC leaves Norfolk, whose central location has helped the tournament draw pretty well. The league sold 52,293 tournament tickets here in 2013, and that grew to 74,904 last season, a league record.
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