The term “March Madness” was first used by Henry V. Porter, a high school official in Illinois, in 1939. But the term wasn't officially used in reference to college basketball until 1982, when CBS broadcaster Brent Musburger used it during that year’s coverage.

During the 2019 tournament, an Ohio man correctly guessed all the games going into the Sweet 16, according to NCAA.com. But his streak of 49 correct picks was ended when Purdue beat Tennessee 99-94 in overtime of the second game in the Sweet 16.

In the ACC, North Carolina nearly took out top-ranked Duke in Friday night's tournament semifinals, but lost for a third time this season to its bitter rival. The Tar Heels' chances of playing in the NCAA Tournament have faded, according to various bracketologists. But more on that in a moment.