The highly anticipated two days that bring the madness of March have finally arrived, captivating college hoops fans everywhere.
It's time to prepare your TV or streaming device, find the right channels, and witness as your carefully crafted brackets are put to the test.
While our predictions might not always be accurate, one thing is certain—the games will go on, thrilling us with their intensity and drama.
The men’s round of 64 commences on Thursday with a packed schedule of 16 games spread over 12 hours.
While not every matchup may end in last-minute heroics or a breathtaking finish, the day promises to deliver its fair share of unforgettable moments. Here's a glimpse of what to expect:
- 12:15 p.m. ET: No. 8 Mississippi State vs. No. 9 Michigan State on CBS
- 12:40 p.m. ET: No. 6 Brigham Young vs. No. 11 Duquesne on truTV
- 1:30 p.m. ET: No. 3 Creighton vs. No. 14 Akron on TNT
- 2:00 p.m. ET: No. 2 Arizona vs. No. 15 Long Beach State on TBS
- 2:45 p.m. ET: No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 16 Wagner on CBS
- 3:00 p.m. ET: No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 14 Morehead State on truTV
- 4:00 p.m. ET: No. 6 South Carolina vs. No. 11 Oregon on TNT
- 4:30 p.m. ET: No. 7 Dayton vs. No. 10 Nevada on TBS
- 6:50 p.m. ET: No. 7 Texas vs. No. 10 Colorado State on TNT
- 7:10 p.m. ET: No. 3 Kentucky vs. No. 14 Oakland on CBS
- 7:25 p.m. ET: No. 5 Gonzaga vs. No. 12 McNeese State on TBS
- 7:35 p.m. ET: No. 2 Iowa State vs. No. 15 South Dakota State on truTV
- 9:20 p.m. ET: No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 15 Saint Peter’s on TNT
- 9:40 p.m. ET: No. 6 Texas Tech vs. No. 11 North Carolina State on CBS
- 9:55 p.m. ET: No. 4 Kansas vs. No. 13 Samford on TBS
- 10:05 p.m. ET: No. 7 Washington State vs. No. 10 Drake on truTV
Prepare for an action-packed day filled with excitement, as the teams battle it out for a chance to advance in the tournament.