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March Madness 101: NCAA tournament format, history, facts

Dana E. Lee and Alonzo Olmedo

created: March 17, 2026, 9:30 a.m. | updated: March 17, 2026, 1:38 p.m.

March Madness is the term used to describe the annual men's and women's NCAA Division I basketball tournament. "March Madness" wouldn't enter the college basketball lexicon until broadcaster Brent Musburger popularized the term during the 1982 NCAA men's tournament. The video package highlights various moments from the men's tournament and has been synonymous with the men's basketball tournament since its debut in 1987. As of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, the UCONN Huskies hold the record for most No. Go to Men's Tournament Challenge or the Women's Tournament Challenge.

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