From Staff Reports
The state of Indiana, which boasts one of the finest college basketball traditions in the nation, will soon be able to lay claim as the center of the collegiate sports world.
Last Saturday, the NCAA announced its intention to move its offices - presently in Overland Park, Kansas - to Indianapolis.
The move was overwhelmingly approved by an NCAA committee, which voted 7-1 to transfer the headquarters.
Along with the offices of the NCAA, the Hall of Champions will also move to Indiana.
The move has been in discussion for a few years, with 10 cities submitting bids two years ago as possible sites.
The move is slated to occur in late 1999 or early 2000.
The RCA Dome, in the heart of Indianapolis, played host for last season's men's basketball Final Four.
The city has seen international recognition as well.
In 1987, the Pan-American Games showcased amateur competition in Indianapolis.
06-04-97
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