March Madness 2026

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Precarious position for a team awaiting Selection Sunday. (6)
• What the winning team cuts down after the championship. (4)
• The eight teams one win away from the Final Four. (5)
• To bounce the ball down the floor. (7)
• The horn that sounds at the end of the game, sometimes beaten by a dramatic shot. (6)
• "The Big ____" (Nickname coined for the tournament). (5)
• The person drawing up the plays on the sideline whiteboard. (5)

Down

• A bracket-____ is an unexpected win that ruins your predictions. (6)
• Nickname of the city hosting the 2026 Final Four. (4)
• A double-digit seed making a fairy tale run. (10)
• A team's ranking in their region, from 1 to 16. (4)
• Grabbing the ball after a missed shot. (7)
• Ohio city that traditionally hosts the "First Four" games. (6)
• An invitation to play in the tournament. (3)

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