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The NCAA basketball tournament, also known as March Madness, officially began …
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The NCAA basketball tournament, also known as March Madness, officially began on March 15. After a month filled with upsets and tight games, the men’s championship will be held on April 4 in New Orleans. In the men’s tournament, coach Mike Krzyzewski led Duke to the Final Four for the 13th time before losing to rival UNC (University of North Carolina). UNC will now face a top-seeded Kansas team in the championship game. Meanwhile, the women’s tournament came to an end on April 3 when South Carolina beat the University of Connecticut.