Big 12 baseball tournament reportedly moving to ONEOK Field in Tulsa in 2015

[Bellaboo]

Let Tulsa host the Big 12 baseball tournament; they've hosted the annual Bedlam baseball series for one of the three game series in which two were played here in OKC. Let's see what Tulsa can do with the relatively new ONEOK Park with its scenic view of the Tulsa Skyline. Frisco and Round Rock in Texas has also been among those cities courting the Big 12 Baseball Tournament. At least it remains in Oklahoma for now. If the NCAA and Big 12 decides that they want to have a change of venue, let them go for it. If it isn't successful, you can bet it will be back here in Oklahoma City for a much longer run. Keep in mind that the Dallas and Austin areas would love to host the Big 12 Baseball Tournament. It would be a sideshow in Dallas (Frisco) and probably successful in the Austin (Round Rock) area; however it would be a lengthy travel for those schools in the Big 12.



They (Tulsa) hosted the Conference USA (March 2013) basketball tournament at the BOK Center and it wasn't that well received.

Let's face it, Kansas City built the Sprint Center which insured its hold on the Big 12 mens' basketball tournament. Kansas City's proximity is attractive and convenient for many Big 12 powers like Kansas University (40 miles), Kansas State (110 miles), Iowa State (206 miles), Oklahoma State (248 miles) and Oklahoma (310 miles).

The emergence of NBA basketball in Oklahoma City turned our attention to the Thunder. The Thunder is a popular midwest brand since there are no longer NBA franchises in Kansas City or St. Louis. We (OKC Thunder) have a region (west-east) from Denver to Memphis and (north-south) from Minneapolis to Dallas.





We may never see the Big 12 mens' basketball tournament again.

Remember: NCAA softball committee voted to move the 1996 WCWS to Columbus, Ga. They returned to Oklahoma City in 1997 and has remained here since. Competition does have its bright sides. Now, Hoover, Alabama has been the latest suitor to obtain the WCWS softball.

This was only for 1 year due to the Olympics being held in Atlanta.

[Bellaboo]

Admit it- you wouldn't get heart and soul behind the Tulsa Thunder. Minn similar to Ok with twin cities. Minn: Vikings, Timberwolves, Wild, Twins... It was a short sighted somewhat selfish decision they'll probably regret someday. Could of had legions of fans in T-town.

The Thunder has a lot of fans in T-town. The Tulsa mayor endorsed the Thunder to the NBA when the move was made. That's why there is a pre-season game played in Tulsa every year, and last year they had their training camp game at the Spirit Arena where the Thunder Developmental league affiliate the Tulsa 66ers play..... OKC and Tulsa are in step together with the Thunder, even though Tulsa would probably like a few regular season games, that won't happen due to other factors.

[Spartan]

how? all of Oklahoma - is big 12 territory

Agreed. Tulsa is an OSU town

[OKVision4U]

I'm so greatful, we have our Thunder.

...I do want that BIG 12 Baseball back here though. We have a very nice park in a Great Location. We need to fight hard to get it back. No reason Tulsa should have this BIG 12 Event.

We need to Host as many BIG 12 events as possible. It makes sense for the fans ( close, in the middle ). Now we have even more hotels for them to stay ( Left field is loaded w/ 'em. )