Every March, millions of college basketball fans eagerly await the start of the NCAA tournament. For a three-week period from mid-March to early April, the entire country is immersed in the biggest event in college basketball. The tournament brings together 68 of the game's best teams, all competing for one title, that of NCAA national champion. Colleges and universities across the country compete, attracting students, alumni and fans who watch intently, waiting for that bracket to break or a spectacular buzzer-beater to break. It is truly the only sporting event that attracts the attention of the entire nation. Although many people may argue that the NCAA Tournament and March Madness are just another sporting event, it is a very popular competition that is viewed by millions of fans and even locals. non-sports viewers year after year. One aspect that attracts millions of people's attention to the NCAA Tournament is each year's attempt to predict the outcome of the event by drawing a bracket. Groups of people all over the country create pools and bet on who has filled the most accurate bracket. Whether it's a pool at work, a high school basketball team, or just a group of friends, everyone pitches in and competes to have the best slice. This creates a fun and engaging experience that people want to get involved in, attracting viewers from all over the country. Plus, fans aren't limited to just one installment each year. They can fill out as many brackets and join as many pools or competitions as possible. They might have one for a pool at work, another with friends at school, and a third with family, just for bragging rights. But the fun doesn't stop there. Fans can also participate in bracket competitions...... middle of paper ...... the thing is, some people think it's just like any other tournament. They don't see the tournament for what it really is. College basketball's premier event enjoyed by millions of viewers each year. College basketball ends every year in March in truly extraordinary fashion. 68 of the best teams in the country attract the attention of millions. Viewers are impressed by the large number of games played and the only three weeks in which they are played. They are hypnotized trying to fill the perfect bracket and possibly win huge prizes and brag to their friends. They are amazed by the huge upsets and rally around the underdog teams. Many people may argue that the NCAA Tournament and March Madness are just another sporting event, but in reality, it is a very popular competition that is viewed year after year by millions of people. fans and even non-sporting viewers..