ncaa tournament

Let the madness begin. The opening round of the NCAA Tournament gets underway Thursday, and with 16 games on tap, you won't lack for action. We'll get our first look at the smothering defense of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the tournament wizardry of Michigan Wolverines coach John Beilein, whose team always seems to fly under the radar nationally, and the wonder kid that is Oklahoma guard Trae Young.

The opening round of the NCAA Tournament tips off Thursday and there's action in all four regions. Have you set your bracket, and which teams do you fear are most likely to break it? Which favorites will carry the day and who among the top seeds will move on to Saturday's second round? And which schools are lurking in the weeds, about to pull off a major upset?

All the madness this NCAA Tournament has given us only prepared us for this epic final. With North Carolina and Gonzaga being so evenly matched, see what we think will be the difference maker and who we have cutting down the nets.

And then there was four! Check out our in-depth preview of the Final Four, including our best bets! See who we have playing for the NCAA Championship.

Is your bracket completely busted? Yes? Well, you're like 99 percent of everyone else. However, at least we now have a better idea of what to expect from the remaining 16 teams. See our favorite bets of the Sweet 16!

If you though the opening round of the NCAA Tournament was exciting, wait until the second round. The matchups are closer and a ticket to the Sweet 16 is withing striking distance. Check out our three best bets.

March Madness doesn't get any more unpredictable than the first round of games as bracket-busting games are the norm. Embrace the craziness and see our best three bets of the opening round!

BYU is one of the best offensive teams in the nation and could be a threat to reach the Sweet 16 as a No. 11 seed. First things first: a First Four matchup Tuesday vs. Ole Miss.

Will Kentucky enter the NCAA Tournament unbeaten? Probably if UK gets past a desperate Florida team on Friday in the SEC Tournament.