Summary
The men's NCAA Division I basketball tournament brackets must be finalized by Thursday at 9 a.m. PT / 12 p.m. ET. This is just before Ohio State plays TCU, after which no changes can be made to bracket picks.
Key Facts
- The NCAA Division I basketball tournament is an annual sports event in the U.S.
- Brackets need to be completed before the first game on Thursday.
- The first game of the main tournament between Ohio State and TCU starts at 9:15 a.m. PT / 12:15 p.m. ET.
- “Brackets” refer to the predictions fans make about which teams will advance in the tournament.
- The four play-in games happen before brackets are locked.
- Choosing teams is often based on factors like team rankings and potential upsets.
