NCAA Final Four

Clues in this puzzle

Across

• Hardwood playing surface where the games take place. (5)
• Whistle-worthy infraction that might lead to free throws. (4)
• Word describing the chaotic nature of March college sports. (7)
• Fans obsessively fill out this tree-like diagram in March. (7)
• Former students proudly wearing their alma mater's colors. (6)
• High-flying, rim-rattling slam. (4)
• Host city nickname for the 2026 Men's championship. (4)

Down

• Sideline strategist drawing up plays on a whiteboard. (5)
• Metal circle that unforgivingly rejects a missed shot. (3)
• When a Cinderella team shockingly knocks out a heavy favorite. (5)
• The Big ___ is a popular moniker for the NCAA tournament. (5)
• State welcoming the women's tournament for the first time in 2026. (7)
• Act of securing the ball after a missed jumper. (7)
• Numerical ranking assigned to a team, typically from 1 to 16. (4)
• Exclusive adjective describing the round of eight. (5)

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