March Madness has officially kicked off with Selection Sunday upon us. The excitement, which began with the conference tournaments, is expected to escalate throughout the week and into the NCAA Tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
When will the NCAA Tournament teams be announced?
The bracket for the 2023 NCAA men’s basketball tournament, featuring 68 teams, will be disclosed on Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT on CBS. It will also be streamed live on NCAA.com and the March Madness Live app for both iOS and Android devices.
Who will host the Selection Sunday Show?
Greg Gumbel will lead the show, with analysis provided by Seth Davis, Jay Wright, and Clark Kellogg, who will offer insights into the seedings and selections made by the Division I Men’s Basketball Committee.
How many teams are already set?
Thirty-one teams have secured automatic bids, leaving 37 spots still up for selection.
When does the NCAA Tournament commence?
March Madness kicks off on Tuesday in Dayton, Ohio, with the First Four games, followed by the first round starting on Thursday.
Which teams are confirmed?
The following teams have earned automatic bids to the tournament: Kennesaw State (Atlantic Sun), UNC Asheville (Big South), Fairleigh Dickinson (Northeast), Drake (Missouri Valley), Furman (Southern), Louisiana-Lafayette (Sun Belt), Southeast Missouri State (Ohio Valley), Gonzaga (West Coast), College of Charleston (Colonial Athletic Association), Oral Roberts (Summit League), Texas A&M-Corpus Christi (Southland), Montana State (Big Sky), Northern Kentucky (Horizon League), and Colgate (Patriot League).
When are the games scheduled?
First Four: March 14-15
First round: March 16-17
Second round: March 18-19
Sweet 16: March 23-24
Elite Eight: March 25-26
Final Four: April 1
National Championship: April 3