With February already in the history books, the best time for college basketball fans is finally upon us. March Madness is just around the corner, so you better clear your whole schedule and get ready to tune in to some college hoops action.
But what’s actually March Madness, why is it such a big deal, and how does this tournament work? If you’ve ever wondered that, then worry no more! As we’ve got you covered with some March Madness-related FAQs.
What Is March Madness?
Simply put, March Madness is the NCAA tournament for Division I Men’s basketball players. It’s a single-elimination tournament featuring the 68 best teams in the nation, going toe-to-toe for seven rounds all the way to the championship game.
The NCAA’s Selection Committee is in charge of choosing which teams are going to partake in the March Madness tournament, as well as which seed each team will get. That’s known as Selection Sunday, and it takes place shortly before the start of the tournament.
Why Do People Like March Madness?
Unlike what happens in other sports, March Madness is pretty much unpredictable. For starters, the field consists of so many teams, always setting the table for a big surprise to happen. Moreover, besides all the feel-good stories, it’s just an exciting and festive environment.
Teams have their fans — and fellow students — in the bleachers, as well as their mascots and even their bands. The amateur feeling is quite joyful, and it’s something you can only get from this type of event. You literally never know who’s going to win the tournament, regardless of who’s got the best team on paper.
Where Are March Madness Games Played?
The games are usually played in multiple arenas all over the nation, with one final destination determined for the Final Four, namely the second-to-last stage of the tournament. This year, the NCAA March Madness Final Four will take place in Houston, more specifically at NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans.
The first rounds of the tournament will be played at Dayton, Ohio; Birmingham, Alabama; Des Moines, Iowa; Orlando, Florida; Sacramento, California; Albany, New York; Columbus, Ohio; Denver, Colorado; Greensboro, North Carolina; with the subsequent rounds taking place at Las Vegas, Nevada; New York City, New York; Kansas City, Missouri; Louisville, and finally Houston. Also, if you want to feel like the games are right in your backyard, just visit Pickboss.com.
What Is The March Madness Bracket?
Chances are that you may have heard about the NCAA March Madness bracket. Simply put, this bracket is made by the fans, who try and predict the outcome of every single game, starting from the bottom seeds and all the way to the Final Four and the National Championship game.
Needless to say, the odds of getting a perfect bracket are quite slim. More specifically, the odds of getting it all right are 1 in 9.2 quintillions. Unsurprisingly, there has never been a perfect NCAA bracket, which is just another reason to make this tourney all the most interesting and exciting.
Who Has Won The Most March Madness Tournaments?
The National Championship tournament hasn’t always been called March Madness. As of today, both the University of Kentucky Wildcats and the University of North Carolina Tar Heels are tied for the most wins in the tourney, with 131 each. However, they’re not the winningest programs when it comes to National Championships.
As a matter of fact, UCLA holds the record for the most titles, with 11 —10 of which were won under legendary coach John Wooden, and with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar leading them to three consecutive trophies. The Wildcats rank second with eight titles.
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