March Madness: Quick Facts

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News •

College basketball preview: William & Mary women aim for another CAA title, NCAA Tournament trip • Nov. 1, 2026, 2:00 AM ET (The Virginian-Pilot)

March Madness is bigger for 2027. It's unclear exactly how that will look in terms of who gets bids • Oct. 22, 2026, 2:18 PM ET (AP)

From March Madness miracles to a season opener in Rome: The story of Catholic college hoops • Oct. 16, 2026, 8:16 AM ET (AP)

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