Charles Barkley blimp returns to Phoenix skies

Catch up quick: The Chuck blimp debuted during March Madness in 2024, journeying across the country to appear in Phoenix for the men's Final Four.

• It's sponsored by Capital One and tied to a TV commercial that features the legendary Phoenix Suns player-turned-sports-analyst piloting a blimp.

The latest: We spotted the blimp, which is roughly the size of 20 Charles Barkleys stacked head to toe, cruising over downtown on Monday.

• Its arrival marks the start of Final Four week in the Valley — Phoenix will host the women's tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center beginning Friday.