For Media

Media credentials are issued to working media only and must be requested in advance (prior to arrival on site). Print media, including daily and weekly newspapers, student newspapers, broadcast media, and sports information directors for participating teams qualify for credentials.
Only still photographers or videographers with credentials are allowed to photograph the game courtside. Credentials must be worn and visible when on site.
Flash photography is strictly prohibited.
Media covering the tournament must provide their name and media affiliation in advance when requesting Media Credentials. Credentials may be requested from:
Susan Grebner
Tournament Public Relations
[email protected]
Phone (309) 694-5440
Fax (309) 694-5542
Media credentials must be picked up on-site in the Media Room.

The Media Room will provide credentials, game programs (one per media representative), and up-to-date game stats and results to working media.
Free wi-fi is available on site, including courtside and in the Media Room.
The Media Room will have a comfortable work area (table and chairs) for journalists and photographers to work.
Those with media credentials have access to the Hospitality Room where beverages and light snacks will be available.
The Media Room will open 30 minutes prior to tip-off of the first game each day and will close 60 minutes after the final game ends.

Journalists and photographers should wear credentials on site.
Credentialed media may sit at the Press Table located behind the scorer’s table.
No flash photography.