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2021 Western Athletic Conference
Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament
March 10-13 • Las Vegas • Orleans Arena
MANUAL
WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE • BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT • 2021 MANUAL
CONTENTS
Policy Revisions/Reminders................................................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 – General Administration................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 1-1 Basketball Tournament Administration.................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 1-2 Dates and Site.................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 1-3 Game Officials.................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 1-4 Game Personnel.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 1-5 Participants....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Section 1-6 Tournament Cancellation............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Section 2 – Important Dates & Deadlines..................................................................................................................... 5
Section 3 – Schedule of Events....................................................................................................................................... 5-6
Section 4 – Tournament Structure............................................................................................................................... 6-7
Section 4-1 Seedings and Pairings................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Section 4-2 Bracket Adjustments..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Section 4-3 Tie-Breaking Procedures.............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Section 4-4 Format................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Section 5 – Team Information.......................................................................................................................................7-11
Section 5-1 Arena Entrance................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Section 5-2 Athletic Training and Medical.................................................................................................................................................... 7
Section 5-3 Basketballs........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Section 5-4 Benches.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Section 5-5 Halftime.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Section 5-6 Locker Rooms................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 5-7 Lodging.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Section 5-8 Meals................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 5-9 Media Timeouts............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 5-10 Merchandise..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Section 5-11 Parking................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Section 5-12 Participant Gifts............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Section 5-13 Practice............................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Section 5-14 Pregame Format............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Section 5-15 Scouting Seats................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Section 5-16 Shootarounds.................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Section 5-17 Towels, Gatorade Bottles and Ice Coolers............................................................................................................................10
Section 5-18 Team List..........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Section 5-19 Squad Size.......................................................................................................................................................................................10
Section 5-20 Travel.................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Section 5-21 Uniforms..........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Section 5-22 Video.................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Section 5-23 Warm-Up..........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Section 6 – Credentials.........................................................................................................................................................11
Section 6-1 Types and Access..........................................................................................................................................................................11
Section 6-2 Intended Audiences....................................................................................................................................................................11
Section 6-3 Credential Pickup..........................................................................................................................................................................11
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Section 7 – Tickets..................................................................................................................................................................12
Section 8 – Media Operations.................................................................................................................................... 12-13
Section 8-1 Awards and All-Tournament Team.........................................................................................................................................12
Section 8-2 Credentials......................................................................................................................................................................................12
Section 8-3 Media Directors.............................................................................................................................................................................12
Section 8-4 Hospitality.......................................................................................................................................................................................12
Section 8-5 Hotel..................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Section 8-6 Media Work Room........................................................................................................................................................................12
Section 8-7 Parking..............................................................................................................................................................................................12
Section 8-8 Postgame Locker Room Policy.................................................................................................................................................12
Section 8-9 Postgame Press Conferences...................................................................................................................................................12
Section 8-10 Seating..............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Section 8-11 Shipping...........................................................................................................................................................................................12
Section 8-12 Statistics...........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Section 8-13 Television / Radio Rights & Policies........................................................................................................................................13
Section 9 – Hospitality / Entertainment Functions.................................................................................................13
Section 9-1 Family & Friends Events..............................................................................................................................................................13
Section 9-2 Tournament Hospitality Rooms..............................................................................................................................................13
Section 10 – Athletic Training/Medical.................................................................................................................. 13-14
Section 10-1 Athletic Training............................................................................................................................................................................13
Section 10-2 Medical ............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Section 10-3 Concussion Management Policy.............................................................................................................................................14
Appendices......................................................................................................................................................................... 15-22
Appendix 1 Women’s Tournament Bracket.................................................................................................................................................15
Appendix 2 Men’s Tournament Bracket........................................................................................................................................................16
Appendix 3 Orleans Arena Event Level Diagram – Tiers.........................................................................................................................17
Appendix 3b Orleans Arena Event Level Diagram – Locations...............................................................................................................18
Appendix 4 Team Bus Drop-Off & Entrance Map......................................................................................................................................19
Appendix 5 National Anthem Protocol.........................................................................................................................................................20
Appendix 6 WAC Concussion Management Policy..................................................................................................................................21
Appendix 7 Tournament Contacts.................................................................................................................................................................22
OUR MISSION
The Western Athletic Conference is committed to providing student-athletes an exemplary
university experience—both on and off the field of play. With high standards of integrity at the
core of our athletic and academic excellence, our goal is to unlock the potential of the nation’s
premier student-athletes and to prepare them to become the leaders of our future.
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Policy Revisions/Reminders
Please note the following important championship policies for the 2021 tournament. Refer to the appropriate section in this manual for
additional information on these policies.
Testing. Teams will be tested upon arrival by PCR and must quarantine in their room until results are returned in approximately 12 hours
depending on time of test. Each tested individual will receive a red wristband which they must wear until testing is returned. If cleared, they
will then utilize the TIER ONE credential. Please have this credential with you AT ALL TIMES as it will be your only means of access to the Are-
na and Hotel. Following the initial PCR, all TIER ONE individuals will be tested daily prior to involvement in practice, shootarounds or games
utilizing their respective school’s antigen devices. All test results must be completed by 10:00 a.m.
Benches. Team benches will be assigned on a per game basis with the location determined by the WAC. A maximum of 15 student-athletes
will be permitted to dress for any game, and there will be 25 socially distanced chairs set at each team bench. Only the 15 student-athletes
in uniform and the 10 individuals (or more if there are fewer than 15 student-athletes in uniform) and team physicians wearing a TIER ONE
CREDENTIAL will be permitted in the team bench area. Chairs shall be pre-assigned, and individuals MUST us the same chair throughout the
contest and these chairs shall not be moved for any reason.
Team List. Each team should identify 25 individuals on their TIER ONE list to serve as the official party, including student-athletes,
coaches, managers, etc. Please note that the Athletic Trainer should be included in the list of 25; however, Team Physicians are
considered exempt TIER ONE individuals and should not be included on the official party list. There shall be no other individuals
allowed in the team bench area.
In addition, due the NCAA’s allowable pass list number of 34 for the Basketball Championship, it will be necessary for an additional
9 individuals to have met the seven-day testing regimen required for the 34 to attend the NCAA Tournament. These additional 9
will be considered TIER ONE and must meet the same testing requirements as the 25 Tier One Team List individuals, but are not
required to be included in the “bubble.” Separate seating will be provided for the additional 9.
Laundry. The laundry area is in the designated TIER ONE area, so any individual in charge of team laundry must be Tier ONE. Each
team is responsible for its own laundry and may use the available washing machines located in the Orleans Arena laundry room
beginning on Wednesday. There is absolutely no access to the Arena for any reason on Monday or Tuesday. A sign-up sheet will be
posted on the door along with instructions of how to use the machines. Detergent will be provided and late-night access to the
area will be available if requested. Questions should be directed to either John Gronowski (702-217-9360) with the Orleans Arena
staff.
Locker Rooms. Due to social distancing requirements, Arena locker room pairs 1&2 and 3&4 have been combined to make two larger
rooms. The other two rooms utilized this year for locker rooms will be the Home Team room (resident hockey team’s room) and the Press
Room. Please be advised that the Press Room does not have restrooms; however, there are restrooms available directly across the hall,
and are in the restricted TIER ONE area.
Dressed to Play/No Showers. Teams should arrive at the Arena dressed to play and return to the hotel for post-game showers. Shower-
ing at the Arena will not be allowed.
Access for Games. To limit crossover exposure, teams may access their assigned locker room no earlier than 90 minutes prior to
their scheduled game time.
No Meeting or Locker Room Access for Shootarounds. There will be no meeting room available prior to shootarounds and we
ask that teams not show up early for their assigned time. Take all items to the court area; do not leave items in the hall or foyer.
Teams must immediately leave the arena at the conclusion of their shootaround.
Outside Food. Outside food is not permitted inside the arena.
Shootaround Cancellation. If a team elects NOT to use a scheduled shootaround time it must notify the Conference no later than
11 p.m. the previous night. Failure to do so will result in a $500 fine for each infraction. Notification of a canceled practice must be
made to Dave Chaffin via text (720-988-6610) or email (dchaffin@wac.org). See Section 5-19 for the shootaround schedule.
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Section 1 – General Administration
Section 1–1 Basketball Tournament Administration
The conduct of the championship shall be under the jurisdiction of the Western Athletic Conference in conjunction with the
Orleans Arena staff. All tournament games management questions or issues should be directed either to Dave Chaffin or to any
other WAC staff member that is available at the time. For a list of contact information, please see Appendix 8.
Western Athletic Conference Tournament Staff
Jeff Hurd, Commissioner Vicky Eggleston, Marketing / Branding
Ron Loghry, Tournament Director / MAC Liaison Eric Danner, WAC Digital Network / Television
Dave Chaffin, Co-Director / Lodging Rachel Vigil, WAC Digital Network / Sideline Reporter
Hope Shuler, Co-Director / Marketing Ismael Kagone, Social Media / Ancillary Events
Chris Thompson, Media Director Denise Bullard, Practice Facility / Hospitality
Orleans Arena Tournament Staff
Rex Berman, Executive Director Don Pavlin, Video Room / Game Recording
Jason Beam, Director of Operations Janice Burroughs, Box Office Supervisor
Veronica Dugan, Tournament Manager Peter Smith, Ticketmaster
Richard Dana, Technical Supervisor Chaz Morton, Catering & Hospitality
Tyler Baldwin, Booking Director
John Gronowski, Ushers / Laundry / Security / EMTs
Section 1-2 Dates and Site
The 2021 WAC Basketball Tournament will be held in Las Vegas, March 10-13. All games will be held in the Orleans Arena (4500
West Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89103).
Section 1–3 Game Officials
The Conference Coordinators of Officials are responsible for selecting and assigning officials for the men’s and women’s tourna-
ment. One alternate official will be assigned to each tournament game and shall be seated at a location separate from the scorers
and DVSport area. Officials will be tested the morning of any assigned game.
Section 1–4 Game Personnel
All game management personnel will be selected and assigned by the WAC including an official scorer, timer(s), shot clock opera-
tor, instant replay, scoreboard operator, stat crew and PA announcer.
Section 1–5 Participants
All Conference members that are eligible for post-season play or are in year three of the transitioning process shall participate
in the men’s and women’s tournaments. The winner of the women’s tournament shall represent the WAC in the NCAA Division I
Women’s Basketball Championship and the winner of the men’s tournament shall represent the WAC in the NCAA Division I Men’s
Basketball Championship, unless a transitioning institution is the tournament champion. In such case, the WAC representative
shall be the regular season champion unless that too was a transitioning institution; then it will be the second-place regular
season finisher. Each participant in the WAC Basketball Tournament must be eligible under the rules of its own institution, the
Conference and the NCAA. The NCAA rules governing the eligibility of the individual student-athlete for participation in the
NCAA Championships will be applied to each participant.
Section 1–6 Tournament Cancellation
In the event the Conference Tournament has not begun and cannot be played, the automatic qualification berth shall be award-
ed to the regular season champion, unless it is a transitioning institution. Then it shall be the second-place regular season finish-
er.
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Section 2 – Important Dates and Deadlines
Monday, February 15 Tournament conference call with men’s and women’s tournament contacts
Monday, March 1 All tournament forms listed below must be filled out and submitted to the Conference office. The
forms may be accessed online at http://wac.org/forms.html.
1. Men’s Team Forms
• Travel & Lodging Information
• Team List
2. Women’s Team Forms
• Travel & Lodging Information
• Team List
3. Additional 9 Form
Section 3 – Schedule of Events
Wednesday, March 10
11:30 a.m. Team entrance opens (90 minutes before game) Southeast corner of arena
1 p.m. Women’s First Round #1
4:30 p.m. Women’s First Round #2
8 p.m. Women’s First Round #3
Thursday, March 11
9:30 a.m. Team entrance opens (30 minutes before shootarounds) Southeast corner of arena
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Shootarounds Orleans Arena | Center Court
3 p.m. Team entrance opens (90 minutes before game) Southeast corner of arena
4:30 p.m. Men’s First Round #1
8 p.m. Men’s First Round #2
Friday, March 12
7 a.m. Team entrance opens (30 minutes before shootarounds) Southeast corner of arena
7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Shootarounds Orleans Arena | Center Court
11 a.m. Women’s Semifinal #1
2 p.m. Women’s Semifinal #2
5 p.m. Men’s Semifinal #1
8 p.m. Men’s Semifinal #2
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Saturday, March 13
8:30 a.m. Team entrance opens (30 minutes before shootarounds) Southeast corner of arena
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Shootarounds Orleans Arena | Center Court
12:30 p.m. Team entrance opens (90 minutes before game) Southeast corner of arena
2 p.m. Women’s Championship
5:30 p.m. Team entrance opens (90 minutes before game) Southeast corner of arena
7 p.m. Men’s Championship
Section 4 – Tournament Structure
Section 4–1 Seeding and Pairings
Seeding and pairings shall be determined by regular season finish in the Conference standings utilizing weighted seeding: Win-
ning percentage multiplied by conference games played percentage.
Section 4–2 Bracket Adjustments
Should a team be forced to withdraw from the tournament after the bracket has been set, the tournament will be reseeded
as long as it is prior to 24 hours before the first game (1:00 p.m. Wed. for women, 4:30 p.m. Thursday for men). If a cancellation
occurs within 24 hours of the first game or during the tournament, the opponent of the withdrawing team will advance in the
bracket.
Section 4–3 Tie-Breaking Procedures
Following the application of the WAC’s Tie-Breaking Principle, the following tie-breaking procedures shall be used in basketball.
4.3.1 Two-Way Tie.
[i] The winner of the head-to-head competition is the higher seed.
[ii] If the tie is for first place, compare the tied teams’ records against the next highest finishing team and continue through
the standings. The team with the best record/winning percentage against the next highest finishing team(s) or group of
tied teams that the tied teams have played the same amount of times shall receive the higher seed. If the tie is for any
position other than first place, the comparison shall begin at the top of the standings.
[iii] If a tie still remains, the institution with the highest NET at the conclusion of the WAC’s regular season shall receive the
higher seed.
4.3.2 Three or More-Way Tie. Once a tie has been reduced to two teams, the two-team tie-breaker is implemented.
[i] Compare the records of the tied teams against each other. The team(s) with the best record(s) versus the other tied
teams receives the higher seed or advances to the next tie-breaker; the team with the next best record versus the other
tied teams receives the next highest seed or advances to the next tie breaker, etc.
[ii] If the tie is for first place, compare the tied teams’ records against the next highest finishing team and continue through
the standings. The team with the best record against the next highest finishing team(s) or group of tied teams that all the
tied teams have played the same amount of times shall receive the higher seed or advance to the next level of tie-breaker.
If the tie is for any position other than first place the comparison shall begin at the top of the standings.
[iii] If a tie still remains, the institution with the highest NET at the conclusion of the WAC’s regular season shall receive the
higher seed.
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Section 4–4 Format
Women’s first round games will be played on Wednesday, March 10 and men’s first round games will be played on Thursday,
March 11. Women’s and men’s semifinal games will be played on Friday, March 12 and the championship games on Saturday,
March 13. The women’s and men’s tournament brackets are attached as Appendix 1 and 2, respectively.
4.4.1 Schedule
Wednesday, March 10 Friday, March 12
Women’s First Round 1 (1 p.m.) Women’s Semifinal 1 (11 a.m.)
Women’s First Round 2 (4:30 p.m.*) Women’s Semifinal 2 (2 p.m.*)
Women’s First Round 3 (8 p.m.*) Men’s Semifinal 1 (5 p.m.*)
Men’s Semifinal 2 (8 p.m.*)
Thursday, March 11
Men’s First Round 1 (4:30 p.m.) Saturday, March 13
Men’s First Round 2 (8 p.m.*) Women’s Championship (2 p.m.)
*Estimated Time Saturday, March 13
Men’s Championship (7 p.m.)
Section 5 – Team Information
Section 5–1 Arena Entrance
Entrance to the arena for TIER ONE individuals shall be Gate B ONLY.
Section 5–2 Athletic Training and Medical
Further athletic training and medical information may be found in Section 11.
5.2.1 Athletic Training. An athletic trainer will be on hand for all games and shootarounds to assist with team health care
needs. Teams also will have access to the Orleans Arena athletic training room both during the tournament and after hours
(open one hour before the first practice or shootaround of the day). See Section 11 for contact information.
5.2.2 Medical. A tournament physician and ambulance will be on site for all games. The contact for the tournament physician
is Dr. Michael Miao (702-499-3008). The nearest hospital to the Orleans Hotel and Arena is:
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
5400 S. Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 853-3000
5.2.3 Stationary Bikes. The Orleans will provide two stationary bikes which will near the team benches. Bikes may only be
utilized by the two teams participating in the current game. Cleaning stations will be adjacent to the bikes and it is important
that the bikes are wiped down before and after each use. They will also be cleaned between games.
Section 5–3 Basketballs
Wilson is the official ball of the WAC Tournament and will be used for all men’s and women’s games (WTB0700-Men;
WTB0701-Women). Twenty-four (24) basketballs for game day shootarounds and twelve (12) for each team’s pregame warm-up
will be available at the tournament site. The game officials will select the ball to be used for each contest. Balls shall be cleaned as
prescribed between games and any time they should leave the playing area.
Section 5–4 Benches
Team benches will be assigned on a per game basis with the location determined by the WAC. A maximum of 15 student-athletes will be
permitted to dress for any game, and there will be 25 socially distanced chairs set at each team bench. Only the 15 student-athletes in
uniform and the 10 individuals (or more if there are fewer than 15 student-athletes in uniform) and team physicians wearing a TIER ONE
CREDENTIAL will be permitted in the team bench area. Chairs shall be pre-assigned, and individuals MUST us the same chair throughout
the contest and these chairs shall not be moved for any reason.
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Section 5–5 Halftime
Halftime will be 15 minutes in length.
Section 5–6 Locker Rooms
5.6.1 Assignments. To accommodate prescribed social distancing measures, there will be four (4) team locker rooms uti-
lized this year in the Orleans Arena. Rooms 1 & 2 will be combined into one locker room, rooms 3 & 4 into a second, the third
room will be the Home Locker room of the resident hockey team, while the fourth room will be the Press Room. (Please note
that the Press Room is a meeting room only, therefore there are no restrooms or showers. There are restrooms located in the
southeast tunnel of the arena.) The teams in rooms 1-2 and 3- 4 will turn right to enter the court, while teams in hockey room
and press room will enter at other corner to prevent any crossover. There are no alternative routes to the court and assigned
locker rooms will not be changed without WAC approval. Team locker rooms will be assigned for each game on a daily basis,
and directional signs will be posted to assist teams in locating their assigned room.
5.6.2 Access. Teams may access their assigned locker room no earlier than 90 minutes prior to their scheduled game time.
Section 5–7 Lodging
All hotel expenses incurred are the teams’ responsibility and must be settled with the hotel at the time of departure. The WAC’s
headquarter hotel is the Orleans Hotel and Casino located at 4500 West Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas, NV 89103.
Section 5–8 Meals
Each participating team is responsible for the cost of meals or other expenses for its official travel party. Outside food is not per-
mitted in the arena. It is highly recommended that a team representative contact the hotel two weeks in advance for team meal
arrangement. The Orleans contact is Chaz Morton 702-691-5167 or chazmorton@boydgaming.com.
Section 5–9 Media Timeouts
The following NCAA procedures shall govern media timeouts for all games unless modified by a national or regional television network.
5.9.1 Men’s Basketball
1. The electronic media agreement determines the number, length and media marks for electronic media timeouts.
2. The electronic media timeouts will occur at the first dead ball at or after any of the above minute marks when the game clock is
stopped.
3. The first timeout requested (charged) by either team in the second half (regardless of the time on the clock) shall become the
length of a timeout called for under the electronic media timeout.
4. When a timeout is granted and creates a dead ball with 30 seconds or less before any of the media marks, or creates the first dead
ball after one of the media marks, that timeout will become the scheduled electronic media timeout. (Exception: See #3 above.)
5. In addition to carrying over any unused timeouts into any overtime period, each team shall receive one additional 30-second
timeout for each overtime period but not until the period begins.
5.9.2 Women’s Basketball
1. The length of a media timeout is determined by the host institution/conference or the electronic media agreement between
the host institution/conference and their media partner.
2. There is one electronic-media timeout in each period that occurs at the first dead ball at or below the 5-minute mark.
3. When a team calls a timeout before the electronic-media timeout mark for that period, or calls a timeout which creates the first stop-
page in play at or below the mark, the timeout shall be charged to the team and it will become that period’s electronic-media timeout.
4. The first team-called timeout of the second half will become an electronic-media timeout. This timeout does not replace the
5-minute media timeout in the period in which it is called.
5. The first team called timeout in any extra period(s) shall become an electronic-media timeout.
Section 5–10 Merchandise
There will be no Tournament merchandise available.
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Section 5–11 Parking
All parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and is free in the lots adjacent to the Orleans Arena.
Section 5–12 Participant Gifts
The WAC, in conjunction with Your Image Works, will communicate directly with participating institutions’ gift coordinators re-
garding the ordering and delivery process of championship participation awards. Each team will receive 25 gift codes.
Section 5–13 Practice
Due to COVID-19 and for 2021 only, the WAC has secured an off-site practice facility at the Westgate Convention Center with two
separate practice areas, and will coordinate access. The facility will be available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (and Friday if re-
quested). Reservations will be managed by Denise Bullard from the WAC office. Teams should contact Denise at 720.301.1898 to
reserve a time. Practice slots will be 1.5 hours long. Basketballs and the facility will be cleaned after each practice, so be advised
there will be absolutely no early entry. The Orleans Arena will only be available for 40-minute team practices on Championship
Saturday, and times will be assigned by the Conference office.
Section 5–14 Pregame Format
The scoreboard clock will start 60 minutes before player introductions of each game on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. It
will start 30 minutes before player introductions for all Friday games.
5.14.1 National Anthem. The national anthem shall be played before the first game of the day with 12 minutes on the score-
board clock. Teams may remain on the court and line up at their respective free throw lines extended if they wish. Please see
Appendix 6 for the National Anthem Protocol.
5.14.2 Player Introductions. Introductions of starting lineups will begin with 0:00 on the scoreboard clock. The lineups
shall be introduced by team beginning with the lowest seed. Following introductions, head coaches will be introduced but
are not allowed to meet to shake hands. Further, players and staff shall have absolutely no physical interaction with the
officiating crew, even fist or elbow bumps.
Section 5–15 Scouting Seats
There will be no available live scouting seats this year.
Section 5–16 Shootarounds
5.16.1 Game Day Shootarounds. There will be no game day shootarounds at the Orleans Arena on Wednesday due to court
installation. The teams with byes into the semifinals will have the opportunity for a 30-minute shootaround on Friday morn-
ing. Teams that reach the men’s and women’s finals will have 30 minutes on Saturday. Shootarounds are optional and are
closed.
5.16.2 Locker Room Access. There will be no meeting room available prior to shootarounds and teams should not show up
early for their assigned time. Take all items to the court area; do not leave items in the hall or foyer. Teams must immediately
leave the arena at the conclusion of their shootaround. There are restrooms located in the southeast tunnel of the arena.
5.16.3 Shootaround Cancellation. If a team elects NOT to use a scheduled shootaround time it must notify the Conference
no later than 11 p.m. the previous night. Failure to do so will result in a $500 fine for each infraction. Notification of a canceled
shootaround must be made to Dave Chaffin via text (720-988-6610) or email (dchaffin@wac.org).
5.16.4 Shootaround Schedule. The shootaround schedule for each day of the tournament may be found below.
Thursday, March 11 Friday, March 12
Time Seed Time Seed
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Low Seed Men’s Game 1 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Women’s #1 or #2 Seed
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. High Seed Men’s Game 1 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Women’s #2 or #1 Seed
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Low Seed Men’s Game 2 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Men’s #1 Seed
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. High Seed Men’s Game 2
High Seed = The team with the BETTER seed
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Saturday, March 13
Time Seed
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Low Seed Women’s Final
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. High Seed Women’s Final
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Low Seed Men’s Final
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. High Seed Men’s Final
High Seed = The team with the BETTER seed
Section 5–17 Towels, Gatorade Bottles and Ice Coolers
The WAC will provide towels, single-serve Gatorade bottles, a water jug, cups and ice for participating institutions’ use courtside
and in the locker rooms. Each participant or the athletic trainer is responsible for retrieving a towel if needed, water in a cup and
Gatorade from the coolers. No other product, cups, coolers or water bottles may be used.
Section 5–18 Team List
Each team should identify 25 individuals on their TIER ONE List to serve as the official team travel party, including student-athletes,
coaches, managers, etc. TIER ONE Credentials must be worn at all times while inside the arena and in the hotel. The student-athletes’
team uniform will serve as their credential courtside. Institutions shall also provide the list of the “Plus 9” individuals, and designate if
any will be included in the TIER ONE BUBBLE (they ALL must be TIER ONE level testing).
5.18.1 Due Date. Each team’s list is due no later than Monday, Mar. 1 (see Section 2).
5.18.2 Insurance. Each institution is responsible for all insurance claims including but not limited to travel, accident, death,
dismemberment and liability for individuals included on its Team List.
Section 5–19 Squad Size
All participating teams may have a maximum squad size of 15 student-athletes. These 15 student-athletes must be eligible to
sit on the team’s bench and play in the game. The number of student-athletes in uniform shall not exceed 15 at the start of the
contest.
Institutions may change eligible student-athletes in uniform from game to game, although the number of eligible student-ath-
letes in uniform for any one game shall not exceed 15, and those 15 student-athletes who are eligible to play in that game should
be identified on the bench pass gate list when the team enters the arena for its game.
Some teams may have more than 15 student-athletes. Please note those players are allowed to participate in a team’s closed
shootaround session(s). However, teams may have only 15 student-athletes in uniform on the bench during games. If you want
additional student-athletes other than the 15 in uniform to be seated on your bench, they MUST be on the TIER ONE pass list.
Section 5–20 Travel
All participating teams shall make their own arrangements to and from Las Vegas for the official travel party. Each team is respon-
sible for arranging and paying for its own ground transportation when in Las Vegas.
Section 5–21 Uniforms
All participating teams should travel with both light and dark jerseys to the tournament site. For each tournament game the higher
seeded team in a game will wear light uniforms, and the lower seeded team will wear dark uniforms for each game of the tourna-
ment. All uniforms and equipment must comply with the rules specified in the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Rule Books.
5.21.1 Laundry Service. Each team is responsible for its own laundry and may use the available washing machines located
in the Orleans Arena laundry room beginning on Wednesday. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the door along with instruc-
tions of how to use the machines. Detergent will be provided, and late-night access to the area will be available if requested.
Questions should be directed to John Gronowski (702-691-5136) with the Orleans Arena staff.
Section 5–22 Video
As a result of space limitations, teams will not be allowed to film their own games. The Orleans Arena video services department
will record all tournament games in a .mp4 file format. Each team will be provided with one (1) USB flash drive for use through-
out the tournament at no charge. After each team’s first game, the video file will be copied to the flash drive and delivered to
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each team 20-30 minutes following the completion of the game. As teams advance in the tournament, they will need to return
the flash drive to Dave Chaffin (720-988-6610) so that subsequent games may be copied to the flash drive. Teams will receive the
video file of any game in which it participates and any game in which its next opponent participates. Video files of the tourna-
ment games will also be uploaded to the WAC’s video exchange service, Synergy.
5.22.1 Direct Feed. Teams have the option to record the live coaches’ camera feed of their game and their next opponent’s
game from a BNC connector. There are two stations located in the locker room hallway and an additional two stations outside of
the arena’s video room. Teams must provide their own equipment to convert the HD-SDI signal to the desired format to be able
to save to their recording device. For more information, please contact Tom Cheney at the Orleans Arena at 702-691-5111.
Section 5–23 Warm-Up
Teams will warm-up on the opposite end of the court from their respective bench areas prior to the tip-off of the first half. Teams
will warm-up at the end of the court on the side of their respective bench areas prior to the start of the second half.
5.23.1 Court Availability. Teams may begin warming up no earlier than one hour before their game.
Section 6 – Credentials
Section 6–1 Types & Access
6.1.1 TIER ONE. The ‘TIER ONE’ credential will be issued to the 25 TIER ONE individuals, game officials, team physicians and
the “Plus 9” individuals ONLY. This credential allows full access to TIER ONE areas within the Orleans Arena and Orleans Hotel.
6.1.2 TIER TWO. The ‘TIER TWO’ credential will be issued to individuals working in an official capacity at the tournament (e.g.,
scorer’s table, stats, runners, etc.), any media including photographers, and any additional institutional personnel not included
in the TIER ONE group. This credential allows working access to TIER TWO areas, including the media table, within the Orleans
Arena.
6.1.3 TIER THREE. The ‘TIER THREE’ credential will be issued to ESPN and the WAC Digital Network’s production crew as well as
any Orleans arena staff members. This credential allows absolutely no access to the arena floor; only the north production lot
and designated filming areas away from the court.
Section 6–2 Intended Audiences
Type Access Ticket Required? Intended Audience
Participants, coaches,
TIER ONE All Tier One areas of arena No
athletic trainers, officials
Working access to TIER TWO areas of
WAC Staff, Non-WAC Staff,
TIER TWO arena; person with credential should No
Orleans Arena Staff
be performing a job or function
North Production Lot ESPN Staff,
TIER THREE No
Film locations WDN Production Crew
Section 6–3 Credential Pickup
A pre-tournament information packet will be distributed to all teams upon arrival in Las Vegas. The packet will contain all nec- es-
sary information including shootaround schedules and additional tournament information for the team’s first tournament game.
Team packets will be distributed at initial PCR testing, or by special arrangement through direct contact with Dave Chaffin (720-
988-6610).
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Section 7 – Tickets
Section 7–1 Ticket Policies and Seating
7.1.1 Participant Seating. Participant seating (official TIER ONE List only) for a game in which a team is not playing will be
located in the upper box area by utilizing the elevator by the locker rooms.
7.1.2 General Public. There will be absolutely no tickets available to the general public.
7.1.3 Physically-Disabled Spectators. Elderly and physically disabled spectator seating is available. All requests of this na-
ture should be brought to the attention of the Orleans Arena Ticket Office.
7.1.4 Re-entry. There will be no re-entry at the Orleans Arena. Guests will not be allowed to leave and re-enter the venue.
Section 8 – Media Operations
Section 8–1 Awards and All-Tournament Team
The Media Director will utilize an online ballot among credentialed media representatives covering the tournament to determine
a five-person All-Tournament Team including the Most Valuable Player. The selections will be announced immediately after the
completion of the championship game and those selected will receive an award. It is recommended that both teams that partici-
pate in the respective championship games remain on the court for the presentation of the awards.
The presentation of the All-Tournament Team and the Most Valuable Player award will take place on the playing floor as soon as
possible following the championship game. The tournament championship trophy will be presented last.
Section 8–2 Credentials
The WAC will coordinate all requests for TIER TWO credentials. Media personnel must present a credential for admission to the
arena or to any media-related area within the arena.
Section 8–3 Media Directors
Chris Thompson will serve as the Media Director for the tournament and is responsible for all media arrangements.
Section 8–4 Hospitality
There will be limited hospitality during the tournament consisting of beverages only.
Section 8–5 Hotel
Hotel rooms for the media have been reserved at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. Information may be obtained through Chris
Thompson.
Section 8–6 Media Work Room
There will be no media work room available. All work shall take place at the in-game location. After each game, a box score and
play-by-play will be available. Conference notes and stats, team notes and stats and tournament records will be provided. Updat-
ed brackets and complete press conferences are posted on the WAC website.
Section 8–7 Parking
Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and is free in the lots adjacent to the Orleans Arena.
Section 8–8 Postgame Locker Room Policy
Team locker rooms are closed to the media at all times and there is absolutely no entrance allowed to the TIER ONE area.
Section 8–9 Postgame Press Conferences
The WAC Media Directors will poll the media in attendance and select 2-3 student-athletes from each team who are required to
be available for the ZOOM press conferences following a maximum 10-minute cooling off period after each game. The press
conferences will be held concurrently and there is no attendance allowed.
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Section 8–10 Seating
TBA
Section 8–11 Shipping
All tournament media information should be shipped using the below contact and address. Please make sure you include
“WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE” on any items shipped.
Orleans Arena c/o Jason Beam (WESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE)
4500 West Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-691-5104
Section 8–12 Statistics
The Media Director will be responsible for the statistics operation, which will provide NCAA-approved box scores. A copy of the
official box score and play-by-play for each tournament game will be provided to the competing institutions and members of the
media in the most expedient manner possible.
Section 8–13 Television / Radio Rights & Policies
8.13.1 Television. ESPN holds the rights to the live streaming and on-demand broadcasts of all tournament games. The men’s
and women’s quarterfinals and semifinals will be available on ESPN+. The women’s championship will be available on either
ESPN+ or ESPN3. The men’s championship will be carried by ESPNU.
8.13.2 Radio. The rights to the broadcast of all tournament games are held by the Western Athletic Conference. Each team’s official
station shall be provided broadcast rights at no charge. No other origination by an institution shall be permitted without approval
from the WAC and may incur additional expenses which will be the responsibility of the institution or broadcasting organization.
Section 9 – Hospitality/Entertainment Functions
Section 9–1 Friends & Family Events
The Orleans Hotel features approximately 40,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space, a number of restaurants and three
specialty bars that may be utilized for special events. Additional information or any such request should be made through Chaz
Morton (702-691-5167 or chazmorton@boydgaming.com).
Section 9–2 Tournament Hospitality Rooms
There will be no Hospitality during the 2021 Tournament other than an upper-level suite for staff and administrators.
Section 10 – Athletic Training/Medical
Section 10–1 Athletic Training
Athletic training services for the WAC Basketball Tournament will be provided by GameTime Sports Medicine. They will provide access
to Athletic Training supplies and equipment including treatment/massage tables, stationary bikes, electric stim device, portable heat
packs, mobility devices (foam rollers, etc) and recovery boots (NormaTec) for all participating teams/athletes. There will be water, ice,
Gatorade and towels available on team benches during all shootarounds and games. There will also be access to emergency equip-
ment including an AED, splints and crutches in case of traumatic injury. GameTime will provide a venue Emergency Action Plan prior to
the event, and review with each team’s medical staff prior to their first game.
If you have questions about event host medical services or have a special request for your team, please contact GameTime’s
Director of Athletic Training, Wyatt Blue, at wyatt@gametimesportsmedicine.com.
Gameday Athletic Trainers
Wyatt Blue ATC - cell: 603-812-6913
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Section 10–2 Medical
A tournament physician and ambulance will be on site for all games. The contact for the tournament physician is Dr. Michael
Miao (702-499-3008). The nearest hospital to the Orleans Hotel and Arena is:
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
5400 S. Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 853-3000
Section 10–3 Concussion Management Policy
The NCAA requires all active member institutions to have a concussion management plan for their student-athletes. Traveling insti-
tutions shall follow their concussion management plan while participating in the WAC Basketball Tournament. If a participating team
lacks appropriate medical staff to active its concussion management plan, the championship physician/athletic trainer will examine the
student-athlete and will determine medical clearance. Please see Appendix 7 for the full WAC Concussion Management Policy.
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Appendix 1 – Women’s Bracket
2021 WAC Women’s Basketball Tournament
March 10, 12-13 • Orleans Arena • Las Vegas, NV
No. 1 California Baptist
Game 4
Semifinal #1
Friday, March 12
No. 4 Seed 11 a.m.
(ESPN+)
Game 1
Quarterfinal #1
Wednesday, March 10
1 p.m.
(ESPN+)
No. 5 Seed Game 6
Championship
Saturday, March 13
No. 2 Seed 2 p.m. WAC Champion
(ESPN+) (NCAA Automatic Qualifier)
Game 2
Quarterfinal #2
Wednesday, March 10
4:30 p.m.
(ESPN+)
No. 7 Seed Game 5
Semifinal #2
Friday, March 12
No. 3 Seed 2 p.m.
(ESPN+)
Game 3
Quarterfinal #3
Wednesday, March 10
8 p.m.
(ESPN+)
No. 6 Seed
Note: The No. 1 seed may choose the time of its first game and the bracket will be adjusted accordingly
All Times Local/Subject to Change
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Appendix 2 – Men’s Bracket
2021 WAC Men’s Basketball Tournament
March 11-13 • Orleans Arena • Las Vegas, NV
No. 1 Seed
Game 3
Semifinal #1
Friday, March 12
No. 4 Seed 5 p.m.
(ESPN+)
Game 1
Quarterfinal #1
Thursday, March 11
4:30 p.m.
(ESPN+)
No. 5 Seed Game 5
Championship
Saturday, March 13
7 p.m. WAC Champion
(ESPNU) (NCAA Automatic Qualifier)
No. 2 Seed
Game 4
Semifinal #2
Friday, March 12
No. 3 Seed 8 p.m.
(ESPN+)
Game 2
Quarterfinal #2
Thursday, March 11
8 p.m.
(ESPN+)
No. 6 Seed
Note: The No. 1 seed may choose the time of its first game and the bracket will be adjusted accordingly
All Times Local/Subject to Change
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Appendix 3 – Orleans Arena Event Level Diagram – Tiers
Tier 1 = Green
Tier 2 = Yellow
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Appendix 3b – Orleans Arena Event Level Diagram – Locations
TIER 1 TIER 2
S/E S/W
ENTRANCE ENTRANCE
GATE B GATE C
GOLD A GOLD B GOLD C
ARENA OFFICE
RR-W RR-W
TIER 1 PURPLE A PURPLE B PURPLE C TIER 2
RESTROOMS ZOOM RESTROOMS
RR-M RR-M
LR4
(PRESS ROOM)
8' x 44' x 4' P latform
HOME TEAM
LOCKER
ROOM – LR3
TRAINING
ROOM
LAUNDRY
8' x 56' x 2' Platform
CONF
ROOM B
ZOOM
LR
2
OFF
2
LR
1 OFF
1
OFF
3
8' x 44' x 4' P latform
OFFICIALS TESTING
WDN
LEGEND TV TRUCK
LR – LOCKER ROOM
OFF – OFFICIALS S
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Appendix 4 – Team Bus Drop-Off & Entrance Map
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Appendix 5 – National Anthem Protocol
National Anthem. The national anthem shall be played before the first game of the day with 12 minutes on the score-
board clock. Teams may remain on the court and line up at their respective free throw lines extended if they wish.
Player Introductions. Introductions of starting lineups will begin with 0:00 on the scoreboard clock. The lineups
shall be introduced by team beginning with the lowest seed. Following introductions, head coaches will be in-
troduced but are not allowed to meet to shake hands. Further, players and staff shall have absolutely no physical
interaction with the officiating crew, even fist or elbow bumps.
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Appendix 6 – WAC Concussion Management Policy
WAC Concussion Management Policy
Adopted 10/25/16
Revised 1/12/17
The NCAA requires all active member institutions to have a concussion management plan for
their student-athletes.
Championship hosted by the WAC (neutral site): Traveling institutions shall follow their
concussion management plan while participating in WAC championships. If a participating team
lacks appropriate medical staff to activate its concussion management plan, the championship
physician/trainer will examine the student-athlete and will determine medical clearance.
Championship hosted by an institution: Traveling institutions shall follow their concussion
management plan while participating in WAC championships. If a participating team lacks
appropriate medical staff to activate its concussion management plan, the host institution’s
concussion management plan will be activated.
The NCAA legislation notes, in part, that a student-athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or
behaviors consistent with a concussion shall be removed from athletics activities (e.g.,
competition, practice, conditioning sessions) and evaluated by a medical staff member (e.g.,
sports medicine staff, team physician) with experience in the evaluation and management of
concussions; a student-athlete diagnosed with a concussion is precluded from returning to
athletics activity for at least the remainder of that calendar day; and medical clearance for
return to athletics activity shall be determined by the team physician or the physician’s
designee from the student-athlete’s institution. In the absence of a team physician or their
designee, the WAC tournament physician or their designee will examine the student-athlete
and will determine medical clearance. Within the rules of the sport and policies established for
the championship, medical staff should have access to the injured student-athlete without
interference (e.g., coach).
A concussion is a brain injury that may be caused by a blow to the head, face, neck or
elsewhere on the body with an “impulsive” force transmitted to the head. Concussions can
occur without loss of consciousness or other obvious signs. A repeat concussion that occurs
before the brain recovers from the previous one (hours, days or weeks) can slow recovery or
increase the likelihood of having more severe and/or long-term problems. In rare cases, repeat
concussions can result in brain swelling, permanent brain damage and even death.
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Appendix 7 – Tournament Contacts
WAC
Title/Role Name Office Cell E-Mail
WAC Tournament Director Ron Loghry 303-962-4215 801-920-3530 rloghry@wac.org
WAC Co-Director Dave Chaffin 303-962-4212 720-988-6610 dchaffin@wac.org
WAC Co-Director Hope Shuler 303-962-4213 303-999-6380 hshuler@wac.org
Orleans Arena
Title/Role Name Office Cell E-Mail
Director of Operations Jason Beam 702-691-5104 702-768-0511 jasonbeam@boydgaming.com
Tournament Manager Veronica Dugan 702-691-5126 702-488-7137 veronicadugan@boydgaming.com
Production Manager Richard Dana 702-691-5105 702-526-3682 richarddana@boydgaming.com
Other Areas
Department Name Office Cell E-Mail
Wyatt Blue N/A 603-812-6913 wyatt@gametimesportsmedicine.com
Athletic Training
Olivia Smith N/A 949-525-7601 olivia@gametimesportsmedicine.com
Business Ron Loghry 303-962-4215 801-920-3530 rloghry@wac.org
Chaz Morton 702-691-5167 702-290-3516 chazmorton@boydgaming.com
Catering/Hospitality
Denise Bullard 303-962-4208 720-301-1898 dbullard@wac.org
Eric Danner 303-962-4203 719-439-5015 edanner@wac.org
Digital Network
Rachel Vigil 303-962-4201 720-219-7913 rvigil@wac.org
Hotel Dave Chaffin 303-962-4212 720-988-6610 dchaffin@wac.org
Laundry John Gronowski 702-691-5136 702-217-9360 johngronowski@boydgaming.com
Marketing/Branding Vicky Eggleston 303-962-4207 720-841-2682 veggleston@wac.org
Media Coordinator Chris Thompson 303-962-4206 425-344-4992 cthompson@wac.org
Multimedia Supervisor Don Pavlin 702-691-5355 702-499-8506 donpavlin@boydgaming.com
Officials Dave Chaffin 303-962-4212 720-988-6610 dchaffin@wac.org
Operations Dave Chaffin 303-962-4212 720-988-6610 dchaffin@wac.org
Shootarounds Dave Chaffin 303-962-4212 720-988-6610 dchaffin@wac.org
Social Media Ismael Kagone 303-962-4214 215-475-0542 ikagone@wac.org
Suites Sean Valladon 702-691-5107 702-513-4528 seanvalladon@boydgaming.com
Team Forms Dave Chaffin 303-962-4212 720-988-6610 dchaffin@wac.org
Television Eric Danner 303-962-4203 719-439-5015 edanner@wac.org
Tournament Physician Dr. Michael Miao 702-263-9082 702-499-3008 docmiao@yahoo.com
Video Dave Chaffin 303-962-4212 720-988-6610 dchaffin@wac.org
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