Basketball: The NCAA Tournament
By Charlie Zegers, About.com Guide to Basketball
The NCAA Tournament -- and the associated brackets and office pools -- is perhaps the greatest exhibition in the world of sport. (And a scourge to productivity in offices across America.) Learn the history of "March Madness" -- the format, the spectacle... and get tips on filling out your brackets.
About the NCAA Tournament
Your introduction to the biggest spectacle on the American sports calendar -- a month-long, nationwide one-and-done tournament that leaves no doubt as to which team most deserves the title of "champion."
NCAA Tournament Pools
They're the scourge of office managers everywhere -- and part of the reason March Madness is so popular. What's the best strategy for winning your NCAA Tournament Pool? And are they actually legal? Find out here.
- How to Win Your NCAA Tournament Pool
- Which Seeds Fare Best in the NCAA Tournament?
- Power Conferences Dominate the Final Four
- Are NCAA Tournament Pools Legal?
Past Champions
A look back at the NCAA Tournament Champions from days gone by -- from the 1939 Oregon Ducks to the 2008 Kansas Jayhawks.
- NCAA Tournament Champions and Final Four Teams: 1939-1963
- NCAA Tournament Champions and Final Four Teams: 1964-1984
- NCAA Tournament Champions and Final Four Teams: 1985-Present
Location and Ticket Information
You can enter the lottery for tickets to the 2009 Men's and Women's Final Four online... but hurry. The deadline is May 31, 2008.
