PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

The 2026 field was noticeably weak. So much so that half the teams lost in the first round.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

A publicity event featuring the Mayhem insurance guy ended badly when a distracted driver backed into the autograph table.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

In 1987 the NCAA banned camouflage jerseys for all teams participating in the championship tournament.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

This year, additional streaming channels will show the Coach Cam, the Raftery Cam, the Mascot Cam, and the Ham Cam (the sandwich tray in the locker room).
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

The prior March Artemis II launch date was delayed to ensure crew members could enter brackets in a timely manner.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

During this year's national championship game, a team losing by more than 10 points in the second half will have the option of replacing their coach with Mike Krzyzewski.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

This year, as part of pregame coverage, Indianapolis native David Letterman will reveal his Top Ten Discontinued Stadium Snacks.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

PickHoops research has shown that the 2026 tournament is playing out across the multiverse. In one of these, your picks are exactly correct.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

The NCAA will make replays of all games available on Hulu, so fans who have avoided spoilers can binge watch the entire tournament.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

This weekend, several commercials will be enhanced using AI to add one or both of the Boozer twins.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

The NCAA will make replays of all games available on Hulu, so fans who have avoided spoilers can binge watch the entire tournament.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

This year in the tournament semi-finals, point guards will be allowed to wear smart glasses to keep track of the score, shot-clock, and game clock.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

To promote the new Avengers movie, Samuel L. Jackson will recruit Flo, Mayhem, The Gecko, Jake, and LiMu Emu to battle villains based on natural disasters.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

This year, the NCAA plans to experiment with delivering refreshments using Amazon drones. Final Four attendees are encouraged to wear rain gear.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

This year, a team's fans will be allowed to vote if their coaching staff should enter the transfer portal.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

The 2026 field was noticeably weak. So much so that half the teams lost in the first round.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

This year in the tournament semi-finals, point guards will be allowed to wear smart glasses to keep track of the score, shot-clock, and game clock.

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