It's March, and we're actually getting tournaments this time! To celebrate, we've compiled a collection of content that captures the magic of March, getting you properly pumped for what we're about to witness for the first time in two years.
Sit back, relax, and take in the magic that is March Madness.
The Magic of March Content Collection
Best March Madness Runs Since 2010
It was difficult, but we came up with the 11 best March Madness runs since 2010, or in the last 10 men's tournaments, to put it another way. These include mid-major shockers (literally and figuratively), wild national champions, runs that almost never were and more.
Might we see on the level of these in 2021? With how this event usually goes, it's likely.
2018 Virginia Was the Biggest March Madness Bust of the Decade
In 2019, Virginia men's basketball won the national championship. That run was so spectacular, in part because of the ridiculous finishes to many of the Cavs' games, but also because of what happened one season earlier.
I probably don't have to tell you what happened. If you know, you know. If you're a Virginia fan, you wish you didn't know. If you don't know, you'll want to know.
Quick Moves Led Danero Thomas to Life of March Memories
In 2010, Danero Thomas nailed a buzzer beater that gave Murray State its first tournament win since 1988. He recounted that moment and explained what led up to it, breaking down an iconic magic of March moment and one of the best in Racers basketball history.
How Important Is Defense in a March Madness Run?
People often remark about the necessity of defense in March, but how important is it really? We looked back at more than a decade of data and broke down how well the best defensive teams in the country fared once it became single-elimination time.
This is an excellent treasure trove of information for someone trying to go deep in their bracket picks or for someone who loves the numbers behind the game.
10 Memorable Conference Tournament Moments + Honorable Mentions
This one is straightforward - we collected some of the most memorable conference tournament moments ever and put them in one place, plus a few extras.
Champ Week and the glory of the conference tournaments are behind us, but they're still a big part of the magic of March. Enjoy some of the best times from the pre-tournament tournaments to get yourself ready for the main event this weekend.
How Florida Rose to Power in New Millennium
Stetson men's basketball head coach Donnie Jones was an assistant at Florida under Billy Donovan before arriving in DeLand. He was part of the growth of that program from afterthought to back-to-back national champion. He explains his experience in the Gators programs in the 2000s as it became one of the most feared basketball schools in the nation.
White House photo by Eric Draper