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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:sports_championship
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gptkbp:alumni
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strong among former players
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:NCAA_Division_I
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gptkbp:broadcasts
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gptkb:ESPN
gptkb:ESPN_networks
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gptkbp:championship
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gptkb:Murray_State_Racers
neutral site
documented since 1941
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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local charities
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gptkbp:conference
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gptkb:Ohio_Valley_Conference
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gptkbp:current_champion
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gptkb:Tennessee_State_Tigers
gptkb:Murray_State_Racers
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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boosts local economy
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gptkbp:famous_rival
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Eastern Kentucky vs. Morehead State
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gptkbp:fan_engagement
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high during tournament week
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gptkbp:fan_events
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varies by year
tailgating and watch parties
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gptkbp:first_held
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1941
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gptkbp:format
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single-elimination
occurred in 2018
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gptkbp:future_plans
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expansion of tournament format
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gptkbp:gender
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men
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gptkbp:head_coach
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gptkb:Steve_Prohm
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gptkbp:held_annually
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yes
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gptkbp:historical_records
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kept by the conference
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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increases visibility for participating schools
promotes college basketball in the region
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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OVC Men's Basketball Tournament
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:United_States
Various venues
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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extensive during tournament week
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gptkbp:merchandise
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team apparel
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gptkbp:most_wins
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gptkb:Murray_State_Racers
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gptkbp:next_tournament_date
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March 2024
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gptkbp:notable_appearance
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gptkb:Murray_State_Racers
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gptkbp:notable_locations
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gptkb:Rupp_Arena
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gptkbp:notable_moment
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upsets and buzzer-beaters
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gptkbp:notable_players
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gptkb:Isaiah_Canaan
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gptkbp:notable_winners
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gptkb:Murray_State_Racers
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gptkbp:number_of_teams
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8
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Ohio_Valley_Conference
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gptkbp:participating_teams
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varies each year
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gptkbp:prize_money
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NCAA tournament bid
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gptkbp:scholarships
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for student-athletes
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gptkbp:social_media_presence
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active on Twitter and Facebook
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gptkbp:sponsor
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Various corporate sponsors
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gptkbp:tournament
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82
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gptkbp:trophy
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gptkb:OVC_Championship_Trophy
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gptkbp:website
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ovcsports.com
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gptkbp:youth_programs
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youth clinics and camps
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Ohio_Valley_Conference
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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