Birmingham, AL (co.uk) - The Southeastern Conference and the Nashville Sports Council agreed to play the SEC men's basketball tournament at Bridgestone Arena in 2015, 2016 and 2019. The event will now be held at the arena in Nashville four times in the coming years, including the previously agreed upon 2013 tournament. "We are excited about continuing our relationship with the city of Nashville," said SEC commissioner Mike Slive. "Nashville provides SEC teams and fans a great postseason experience. This past year's tournament at Bridgestone Arena was one of the most exciting in recent memory." In addition to hosting the tournament in 2010, Bridgestone Arena has also been the home to the SEC Tournament in 2001 and 2006. The event is scheduled to be held in Atlanta in 2011 and 2014 and New Orleans in 2012, while 2017 and 2018 have yet to be determined. |
