You asked us to survey some universities with big-time basketball programs to find out how they allocate season tickets to men's basketball games. You were interested in whether they use a point system similar to UConn's and what donations are required. Seven use point systems. The four that do not have other ways to give priority to either long-time season ticket holders or large donors, especially when a current season ticket holder gives up his tickets. Of the 11 schools surveyed only two, Syracuse and the University of Florida frequently have single-game seats available for sale to the general public.
Bonus points are good only for one year.
For the 1999-2000 season, in order to buy two season tickets to the men's basketball games in the Gampel Pavilion or the Hartford Civic Center, a person must have at least 52 points. Similar seats in the Civic Center in 1998-99 required 419 points. University of Arizona Arizona uses a point system similar to UConn's. All courtside seats in the lower level have been sold out since 1986. Ticket distribution priorities are based on the amount donated and how long the person has had season tickets.