March Madness

March Madness aka "The Big Dance" refers to the annual single-elimination NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. This tournament, held late March through early April, is a single-elimination tournament in which 65 teams compete against each other over the course of a couple weeks for a shot at a national championship.

During this time, teams will be moving up one tier at a time, working through to the Sweet Sixteen, the Elite Eight, the Final Four and eventually into the finals. This is the season where basketball nuts become crazy and cheer on their favorite team, praying for a championship. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_Men's_Division_I_Basketball_Championship

For more information on this year's tournament,
visit March Madness 2010.

The term "March Madness" was coined by Henry V. Porter in 1939. Originally the term was used to refer to the Illinois High School Basketball Tournament. Later the NCAA picked it up after a small legal battle with the Illinois High School Association. March Madness was then used to refer to the collegiate national basketball tournament. This was started in 1939 by National Association of Basketball Coaches and only had eight contending teams at the time. Today, the tournament has grown to include 65 teams vying for a spot in the Final Four, where they can play for a chance at the trophy. http://www.marchmadness.org/history.htm

For this year's schedule and dates as well as a printable bracket, visit March Madness 2010.

East Regional Bracket

Midwest Regional Bracket

South Regional Bracket

West Regional Bracket

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