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March Madness

Tracy Murray (12-Year NBA Veteran) gives expert video advice on: What is 'March Madness' in NCAA basketball?; Which NCAA basketball conference has the best postseason tournament?; What effect does winning a conference tournment have on a team's NCAA hopes? and more...

What is 'March Madness' in NCAA basketball?

March madness is the NCAA tournament. The playoffs to see who is the best team in the nation. March madness is the best time ever. It is a player's dream. It is a basketball player's, I tell you it is one of the apexes of college basketball. If you are in March that madness you want to play as long as you can. There is nothing like that adrenaline rush. It is the best time to play in any part of your career. I do not care if you played 13 years in the NBA. The three years that I played at UCLA were the best when it came to March madness.

Which NCAA basketball conference has the best postseason tournament?

A lot of conferences have very good post season tournaments. I don't know who has the best. I guess it depends on that year who has the best conference. All of them are very, very competitive, and that's all the part of March Madness, the conference tournaments leading into the NCAA tournaments, it's the best time to play basketball.

Why is guard play important in picking a winner in my NCAA tournment bracket?

Guard play is very important in the NCAA tournament because the guards are your coaches on the court. If your guards are erratic then your team is not going to win. If they are under control and they have their team doing what they are supposed to be doing offensively and defensively, then more than likely you are going to be there at the end to win.

What is a 'Cinderella' team in March Madness?

A Cinderella team in March Madness are your underdogs. It is fifteen to sixteen. They are not expected to do anything but go out first round. They end up making the team like sweet sixteen or lead a.

What are the key things to look for in picking a Cinderella team in the NCAA tourney?

How you pick an underdog is to close your eyes and point. I really don't know. You have to really look at the roster and look at some of the teams that they knocked off earlier in the year, and that's how you pick an underdog.