Across
- 3. The nickname for Indiana University’s basketball team.
- 6. The strategies used to score points against an opposing team.
- 10. The round featuring the final eight teams.
- 12. The day when the tournament teams and bracket are announced.
- 13. The mascot of the Kansas team, a frequent tournament contender.
- 14. A pass leading directly to a basket.
- 16. The final game to determine the national winner.
- 17. A game-winning shot made just before time expires.
- 19. A shot made from beyond the arc, worth extra points.
- 21. A crucial factor in winning games, preventing the opponent from scoring.
- 24. A lower-seeded team that makes an unexpected deep run in the tournament.
- 25. A term for players who play one season in college before entering the NBA draft.
- 26. The chart used to track team matchups and progress during the tournament.
- 28. The widely used term describing the excitement of the NCAA tournament.
- 29. A fundamental basketball move used to score points.
Down
- 1. A first-year college player, sometimes a major tournament star.
- 2. When a lower-seeded team defeats a higher-seeded team.
- 4. When the game is tied after regulation and an extra period is needed.
- 5. Traditional powerhouse programs like Duke, Kentucky, and North Carolina.
- 7. What happens when a highly favored team loses unexpectedly.
- 8. A powerful shot where a player slams the ball into the hoop.
- 9. The last four teams remaining in the tournament.
- 11. The nickname for Houston’s dominant team in the 1980s.
- 12. The round where only 16 teams remain in the tournament.
- 15. Famous upset in 2018 when a No. 16 seed defeated a No. 1 seed for the first time.
- 18. A popular nickname for the NCAA tournament.
- 20. Securing the ball after a missed shot attempt.
- 22. A team from a smaller conference that competes in the tournament.
- 23. The ranking system used to place teams in the tournament.
- 27. Legendary Duke coach who led multiple championship runs.