NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship

The NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship, or more commonly known as the March Madness tournament, is an annual single-elimination basketball tournament played each spring in the United States featuring 68 college teams from across the nation. The tournament is organized by and affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

First held in 1939, it was created to determine a national champion for men’s collegiate basketball. Since then, its popularity has grown tremendously and now it’s one of the most watched sporting events of all time. It began with only eight teams competing and that number increased to 64 beginning with 1985 edition until 2021 when four additional play-in games were added bringing up total participants to 68 teams currently.

Selection Sunday takes place two days prior to first round of action begins on Thursday afternoon following week which features 32 games over three consecutive days – Thursday through Saturday – resulting in 16 advancing into second round scheduled for next weekend. This process continues up until Final Four which consists of two semifinals on Saturday followed by National Championship game pitting last two survivors against each other at conclusion same day traditionally broadcasted live nationally since 1969 although due COVID pandemic both 2020 & 2021 editions were moved exclusively behind closed doors without fans present inside arena where they usually take place such as Lucas Oil Stadium located Indianapolis Indiana home site championship every year since 2010 except during those years previously mentioned when venue shifted NRG Stadium Houston Texas instead respectively whereas pregame activities around city still went ahead despite lack thereof actual attendance within building itself throughout entirety competition lasting roughly 18 full calendar days start finish depending upon specific scheduling any given season particular situation might dictate otherwise however normal format will resume 2022 onward barring unforeseen circumstances outside control further altering event layout schedule foreseeable future accordingly stay tuned find out what awaits us come then!

March Madness brings together some best players country who have dream representing their school win coveted title “National Champions” Although many never make cut several go professional after completion course final exams semester ready join ranks NBA G League soon thereafter whichever path choose alums always remember fondly experience gained forever life great memories created playing highest level collegiate sports world renowned worldwide anyone fanatics alike follow closely see how things unfold each April May tune watch favorite team battle way top ultimately crowned victor !