The NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament is underway at College of the Ozarks. C of O Athletic Director Al Waller says this is the 11th year for the event, which brings thousands of visitors to Branson at the start of the tourism season...

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Waller says the tournament's immediate success in 2000 came as a bit of a surprise...

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Thirty-two teams from across the nation are taking part in the tournament, staying in local lodging establishments and visiting area attractions, with many area businesses opening for the tourism season as the tournament begins. Waller says so far, all parties have been happy to continue bringing the tournament to the Tri-Lakes area...

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For a schedule of all the games and more information, click on NAIA Division II Tournament.