March Madness

What is March Madness?

• A science fair

• A video game competition

• A spelling bee

• A single elimination tournament with 68 teams

Who first used the term 'March Madness'?

• A famous basketball player

• A television actor

• A college professor

• An Illinois high school official

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How many teams originally competed in the first tournament?

• 68 teams

• 32 teams

• 16 teams

• 8 teams

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What year did the tournament reach its current field of 68 teams?

• 2005

• 1985

• 1999

• 2011

How can a team qualify for the NCAA tournament?

• Selling the most tickets

• Winning their conference postseason tournament

• Winning a video game competition

• Having the best team mascot

What is a 'Cinderella' in the context of March Madness?

• A team that performs a musical at halftime

• A team that wins the championship

• The team with the best uniforms

• A low seed team going on an unexpected run

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When is Selection Sunday?

• The first day of spring

• The day the tournament field and bracket are announced

• The last day of the tournament

• The day the tournament ends

Has anyone ever filled out a perfect bracket?

• No, but close

• No, never

• Yes, many times

• Yes, but only once

Which team won the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in 1982?

• Indiana Hoosiers

• North Carolina Tar Heels

• Georgetown Hoyas

• Michigan State Spartans