When the NCAA Tournament returns to Des Moines in 2019 Drake University will serve as the host school. Iowa State was the host in 2016 the first time Wells Fargo Arena hosted a regional in 2016.

(That’s Drake Athletic Director Sandy Hatfield Clubb).

Serving as host means Drake could not be assigned the Des Moines regional if the Bulldogs make the tournament but there still could be a local flavor.

Hatfield Clubb says it will be a great opportunity to showcase the city as well as her school.

She says the attention the NCAA Tournament receives will benefit the entire area.

(Learfield Sports)