NCAA March Madness Schedule: Gonzaga & Kentucky Headline The Day

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The NCAA men's basketball tournament officially begins today.

If you're a big fan of college basketball, today is probably the best day of the year for you as it is the beginning of the March Madness tournament. Sixty-Four teams are battling to become the best college basketball team in the country and it couldn't be any more dramatic. Teams like Virginia, Gonzaga, Duke, and UNC are all favorites to win the tournament this year and for good reason. We're in for a great tournament and we couldn't be any more excited.

There are 16 games being played today which means if you've got nothing to do today, you can rest assured that there will be an onslaught of basketball to keep you busy. Some of the biggest games today include teams like LSU, Gonzaga, Kentucky, and Murray State who have one of the best college ball players in Jay Morant.

Who will you be watching today? Is your bracket ready?

Check out the schedule of games below courtesy of CBS Sports:

12:15 p.m. (10) Minnesota vs. (7) Louisville CBS, MML

12:40 p.m. (14) Yale vs. (3) LSU truTV, MML 

1:30 p.m. (12) New Mexico State vs. (5) Auburn TNT, MML 

2 p.m. (13) Vermont vs. (4) Florida State TBS, MML 

After conc. I (15) Bradley vs. (2) Michigan State CBS, MML 

After conc. I (11) Belmont vs. (6) Maryland truTV, MML 

After conc. I (13) Northeastern vs. (4) Kansas TNT, MML 

After conc. I (12) Murray State vs. (5) Marquette TBS, MML 

6:50 p.m. (10) Florida vs. (7) Nevada TNT, MML 

7:10 p.m. (15) Abilene Christian vs. (2) Kentucky CBS, MML 

7:20 p.m. (11) Saint Mary's vs. (6) Villanova TBS, MML 

7:27 p.m. (16) Fairleigh Dickinson vs. (1) Gonzaga truTV, MML 

After conc. III (15) Montana vs. (2) Michigan TNT, MML 

After conc. III (10) Seton Hall vs. (7) Wofford CBS, MML 

After conc. III (14) Old Dominion vs. (3) Purdue TBS, MML 

After conc. III (9) Baylor vs. (8) Syracuse truTV, MML 


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.