March Madness

March Madness refers to the annual NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments held in the United States. This event typically takes place in March and April and features a single-elimination format, where numerous college basketball teams compete for the national championship. The term “March Madness” captures the excitement, unpredictability, and intense competition of the tournaments, as well as the frenzy among fans and schools alike. It is characterized by the selection of 68 teams, culminating in a series of games that lead to the championship match. The tournaments are popular for their upsets, thrilling finishes, and the phenomenon of filling out brackets, where participants predict the outcomes of the games. March Madness has become a significant cultural event, drawing large television audiences and generating high levels of engagement and enthusiasm from sports fans across the country.