Summary
The NCAA faced criticism from fans after announcing late-night game schedules for the second round of the tournament. Fans expressed frustration over the late start times, especially on the East Coast, making it hard for some to watch the games at reasonable hours.
Key Facts
- The NCAA Tournament's second round includes late-game schedules.
- Fans were upset about a late start time of 9:45 p.m. ET for a game on the East Coast.
- Some games could start even later if earlier games run over time.
- Criticism was shared widely on social media.
- Saturday's games do not have the same scheduling issues, with no late-night local starts.
- Fans specifically pointed out problematic scheduling for games in Tampa and Philadelphia starting late.
