The 2023 men’s NCAA tournament kicks off this week, starting with the First Four on Tuesday and Wednesday and full bracket of action kicking off Thursday.
Here is everything you need to know for the Big Dance.
NCAA March Madness bracket
- Men’s March Madness Bracket | Printable
- Cheat Sheet: Use odds as a guide to help win
- Best Bets: Five underdogs that will cover the spread
- Experts’ picks: Pat Forde | Kevin Sweeney
March Madness news and analysis
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Virginia’s Upset Loss to Furman Further Proves 2019 National Title Was a Fluke
Since winning it all, Tony Bennett’s team has suffered a series of losses and disappointments, writes Pat Forde.
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The 10 Teams That Could Make Cinderella Runs
Every fan remembers Saint Peter’s and its magical run through March Madness in 2022. Sweeney looks at which teams have what it takes to make a similar run.
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What an Expanded NCAA Tournament Bracket Would Look Like Right Now
If your program didn’t make this year’s NCAA tournament, it likely would in one of these debated 80-team or 96-team formats. Kevin Sweeney explains.
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SI Ranks All 68 Teams in the Men’s NCAA Tournament
From Duke to Vermont, Texas to Montana State, Pat Forde highlights the best and worst teams in the Big Dance.
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Top Teams to Stay Away From in Your Men’s Bracket
With the field of 68 officially set, it’s time to start picking upsets. Sweeney says these are the five highly ranked teams to steer clear of in your bracket.
March Madness FAQ
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Q: When does March Madness start?
A: The men’s NCAA tournament begins on Thursday, March 16.
Q: Which team won March Madness 2022?
A: Kansas beat North Carolina, 72–69, to win the national title.
Q: When is the Final Four?
A: The national semifinals will be on Saturday, April 1, and the championship game is on Monday, April 3.
