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There's so much stuff going on, you might forget about the games!", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cl1fklbls000v01swxw15wkbh@published'}, {'data': {'text': "The action starts today with the free Final Four Friday at the Superdome. Fans can watch all four reams practice starting at 11 a.m. Around 3:30, it's the Reeses' College All-Stat game, a chance to see some up-and-coming ballers.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cl1fkt2v8001y387obrjo4hji@published'}, {'data': {'text': '&quot;Players that will not be returning to their colleges but will likely go pro after this year,&quot; explains Mary Beth Romig with New Orleans &amp; Company. &quot;They are the ones selected to play in the All-Star game.&quot;', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cl1fkt2xf001z387od8h5qoi5@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Romig says the Final Four Fan Fest also starts today at the Morial Convention Center, and runs all weekend.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cl1fkt2zr0020387os9pujesz@published'}, {'data': {'text': "&quot;That's just like, a big, gigantic basketball playground so that's going to really be a great time for everybody who's interested,&quot; she said.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cl1fkt33b0021387ov68aq5z3@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<a href="https://www.ncaa.com/mens-final-four">Click here for more info on all the Final Four events this weekend in New Orleans.</a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cl1fkt36i0022387oxlffh8cm@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Romig says downtown hotels are pretty much booked, especially with all the hype surrounding the semi-final showdown between Duke University and the University of North Carolina. 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