The success of Bracket Town meant almost as much to the NCAA as the success atReliant Stadium.

NCAA official Greg Shaheen praised Houston's Final Four efforts.

Kemba Walker wasn't the only one who flew high at this Final Four.

Kemba Walker and UConn got to cut down the nets at Reliant Stadium. But no onewho watched this game felt like dancing.

UConn 53, Butler 41 brought up visions of black and white basketball — whenscoring was almost considered illegal.

Houston still stood tall as a host city.

And a freshman named Jeremy Lamb was the best player on the floor.

Butler and UConn battled for the national championship at Reliant Stadium.

Kemba Walker missed his first five shots in the national championship game.

Butler coach Brad Stevens had his team believing — and fighting.

It's the Final Four of Jim Nantz's life. Because he's back in Houston callingit.

Nantz is certain that if Shelvin Mack and Butler topple UConn, it qualifies asthe greatest upset of all time.

People keep telling Nantz how nice everyone in Houston is.

Ali Fedotowsky hit St. Arnold's Brewery and the Kings of Leon concert atDiscovery Green on her Houston trip.

The Houston skyline is reflected in Ludacris' shades.

Christian Laettner, Ludacris and Bill Walton (not pictured) were also on hand atThe Big Dance

Surprising no one, Kentucky fan Ashley Judd cheered at Reliant from the frontrow of the student section.

Christian Laettner

Jim Valvano

Kemba Walker is more dominant in more ways than Jimmer Fredette.

Jimmer Fredette can only take over a game by scoring.

METRO was packed to and from the big games on Saturday

Long lines developed after the Big Dance ended as fans traveled from DiscoveryGreen to Reliant Stadium by rail

Reliant Stadium was filled with more 75,000 fans for the Final Four semifinals.

But some fans felt like the free Big Dance concert was even more hopping.

Kemba Walker's March may not be fully appreciated by his fans, but Houston'sshould buy in.