The Business of March Madness
Airtime: Thurs. Mar. 18 2010 |
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is getting underway, and CNBC’s Darren Rovell looks at the business behind the madness. He’s joined by Greg Shaleen, NCAA SVP.

Airtime: Thurs. Mar. 18 2010 |
The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is getting underway, and CNBC’s Darren Rovell looks at the business behind the madness. He’s joined by Greg Shaleen, NCAA SVP.

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