The Big South Conference basketball tournament is expected to draw nearly 7,000 visitors into Johnson City this week. Freedom Hall Civic Center will host the men’s and women’s tournaments starting Wednesday.

Big South tournament first round, quarterfinal and semifinal games will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN+. Fans can subscribe to the streaming service, which will broadcast a number of college basketball tournament games, here.

At the time of publication, the cheapest available tickets for the Big South Conference tournament are $28.

Conference tournament action began in the Horizon League, Patriot League and Sun Belt on Tuesday, as the madness of March continued building up. The first automatic bid of the postseason will be handed out Saturday,

In his senior season and final year of collegiate eligibility, Kelly has raised his level of play to one of the highest in the nation, setting career-highs in every statistical category. Currently, he is averaging 20.

Johnson City is playing host to 18 basketball teams that are part of the Big South Conference tournaments this week.It's expected to result in a more than $6 mi

BOTTOM LINE: High Point plays in the Big South Tournament against UNC Asheville. The Panthers' record in Big South games is 13-3, and their record is 5-8 against non-conference opponents. High Point is ninth in the Big South in rebounding with 28.7 rebounds. Nevaeh Zavala paces the Panthers with 5.4 boards.

The Buccaneers have gone 10-6 against Big South opponents, with a 4-9 record in non-conference play. Charleston Southern ranks second in the Big South in rebounding with 32.8 rebounds. Madison Adamson leads the Buccaneers with 7.4 boards.