Across
- 3. A top-seeded contender for 2026 predicted by experts.
- 4. A surprise win by a lower-seeded team
- 7. A tournament prediction sheet everyone fills out
- 11. The final game to determine the winner
- 12. Grabbing the ball after a missed shot
- 14. Sunday, March 15: When the 68-team bracket is revealed.
- 15. When the game officially begins
- 18. The total number of teams in the tournament.
- 19. The big college basketball tournament every March
- 20. Loud reaction from excited fans
- 22. A low-seeded team that pulls off unexpected upsets.
Down
- 1. The last four teams remaining
- 2. A powerful jump shot near the rim
- 5. A shot worth three points
- 6. Top-seeded contender for 2026 predicted by experts.
- 8. Leader of the basketball team
- 9. The overall winner of the tournament
- 10. A last-second game-winning shot
- 13. City hosting the "First Four" opening games (March 17-18).
- 16. School with the most championship wins historically (often a topic).
- 17. Defending champion entering the 2026 tournament.
- 21. Group of players working together