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Okay, let’s be real, March Madness is honestly one of the best types of sporting event created. It’s more than just basketball; it’s a whole vibe that brings everyone together, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just in it for the brackets. .

For the viewers’ side. Whether you’re watching in on your couch or streaming it in your dorm room, March Madness keeps you on the edge of your seat. No matter how many times you’ve seen a team play, the tournament format makes every game feel like it actually matters. One loss and they’re out? That’s high stakes drama at its finest. My dad played and coached for NAU and they made it to March Madness one year and so of course my dad is a fan but he made my sister and I bigger fans. I can’t remember a year I haven’t done a march madness bracket. When I was younger and didn’t get the concept I’d still do it. My dad would say the red team or the purple team, then it went to the bulldogs or the tigers just so it stayed exciting to me no matter the age.

For the players, it’s basically their time to shine. You see those moments where a sophomore who barely got any minutes all season suddenly hits a game-winning three, and it’s insane. The tournament gives them a platform to show off their skills, fight for their school’s pride, and create memories they and we will never forget.

Of course, we can’t talk about March Madness without mentioning brackets. Filling out a bracket is basically a rite of passage. It’s fun, competitive, and stressful all at once. The thrill of picking upsets, watching your bracket survive another round, or mourning that one stupid pick that ruined everything it’s emotional rollercoaster territory. But that’s what makes it addictive. You don’t just watch the games you live them, and you share them with everyone else who’s obsessively tracking their bracket too.