College basketball teams and fans began to descend on Denver Thursday as Ball Arena prepares to host first and second-round NCAA Tournament games on Friday and Sunday. Teams participating in the first-round games in downtown Denver held practices and press conferences on Thursday ahead of the tournament.
PHOTOS: NCAA Tournament practice sessions begin at Ball Arena as March Madness comes to Denver
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