Indianapolis, IN – The NCAA Tournament kicked off with the first round of games on Thursday and will continue with 16 more games on Friday, promising a mix of upsets, thrilling finishes, and unexpected heroes. The tournament features top-seeded UConn making its debut against No. 16 seed Stetson, with hopes of achieving the first back-to-back national championship in college basketball since Florida in 2006 and 2007.
The East Region poses a tough challenge for UConn, with a potential second-round matchup against either No. 8 seed FAU or No. 9 seed Northwestern. The competition begins early on Friday with a game between FAU and Northwestern, setting the stage for a full day of intense matchups that will extend late into the night for Eastern time zone viewers.
Among the notable games scheduled for Friday are No. 4 seed Duke facing off against No. 13 seed Vermont, and No. 1 seed Houston beginning its journey against No. 16 seed Longwood. The evening will wrap up with a game between No. 5 seed Saint Mary’s and No. 12 seed Grand Canyon, promising an exciting conclusion to the first round of the tournament.
For those looking to participate in bracket challenges, this is the prime time to prepare. Providing multiple brackets to fill out, fans can print out the blank 2024 NCAA Tournament bracket to make their picks, predict upsets, and choose their Cinderella teams. With Selection Sunday in the past, the completed bracket is now available for fans to engage with and enjoy during the tournament.
Those eager to catch all the action can tune in to CBS Sports and TNT Sports, which will broadcast live coverage of all 67 games throughout the tournament. The competition officially begins with the First Four games on truTV in Dayton, Ohio, as teams vie for spots in the main 64-team field and to kick off the first-round games.
As the NCAA Tournament unfolds, expanded coverage will be available on CBSSports.com and CBS Sports HQ, a free 24/7 news streaming service accessible on any streaming device. Fans can stay updated on every pick, play, and upset while filling out their brackets with the help of experts’ predictions and insights on which teams may emerge victorious in the end.