March Madness Basics
What organization runs March Madness?
NCAA
Which school has the most NCAA titles?
UCLA
What 16 seed first beat a 1 seed (2018)?
UMBC
Who is the winningest coach in NCAA tournament history?
Mike Krzyzewski or Coach K
What office activity spikes during March Madness?
Bracket pools
How many teams are in the main tournament bracket?
64 (68 including First Four)
Who coached UCLA during its dominant run?
John Wooden
Who did UMBC beat?
Virginia
What UCLA coach won 10 titles?
John Wooden
What food is commonly eaten during games?
Wings
What are the first games called before the main bracket?
First Four
How many titles did UCLA win under him?
10
What 11 seed made the Final Four in 2011?
VCU
What coach led Villanova to multiple titles?
What color are NCAA basketballs typically?
Orange
What is the round of 16 called?
Sweet 16
What team won back-to-back titles in 1991–1992?
Duke
What team lost as a 1 seed in 2018 after being top-ranked?
Virginia
What coach led Kansas to 2022 title?
Bill Self
What mascot is most common in NCAA?
Wildcats
What is the round of 8 called?
Elite 8
What school won in 2016 on a buzzer-beater?
Villanova
What Cinderella team reached Final Four in 2006?
George Mason
What coach led Baylor to 2021 title?
Scott Drew
What is Duke’s mascot
Blue Devil
What is the round of 4 called?
Final Four
Who did Villanova beat in 2016?
North Carolina
What 11 seed made Final Four in 2021?
UCLA
What coach led Virginia to 2019 title?
Tony Bennett
What is Kansas’ mascot?
Jayhawk
What is the final game called?
National Championship
What team won in 2023?
UConn
What 14 seed shocked Missouri in 2012?
Norfolk State
What coach led Michigan Fab Five?
Steve Fisher
What is Gonzaga’s mascot?
Bulldog
What is it called when a lower seed beats a higher seed?
Upset
What team won in 2021?
Baylor
What was FGCU nicknamed?
Dunk City
What coach is known for Gonzaga’s rise?
Mark Few
What is Florida’s mascot?
Gator
What month does the tournament primarily take place?
March
What school won in 1997 with Miles Simon?
Arizona
What 13 seed beat Virginia in 2018?
UMBC (Again)
What coach led Indiana’s last title?
Bob Knight
What is UNC’s mascot?
Tar Heel (Ram)
How many games total are played?
67
What team won in 1983 led by Jim Valvano?
NC State
What is the nickname for underdog teams?
Cinderella
What coach led Michigan State to 2000 title?
Tom Izzo
What color is UNC known for?
Carolina Blue