March Madness refers to that time of year (usually mid-March through the
beginning of April) when the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) men's and women's college basketball tournaments are held. March
Madness refers to that time of year (usually mid-March through the
beginning of April) when the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) men's and women's college basketball tournaments are held.
Only 16 teams (the "Sweet Sixteen") make it past the first weekend. The
second weekend narrows the field first to the "Elite Eight" and then the
"Final Four. The final weekend focuses on the four semifinalists. The two
semifinal victors move on to play in the national championship game.