Below, a handful of game-day watch parties and specials to celebrate the tournament’s launch.

The Howard Bison clinched their berth in the NCAA tournament on Saturday with a dramatic win in the MEAC championship against rivals Norfolk State by a score of 65 to 64.

Last night’s win gives the team its first outright regular season conference title since 1987. The Bison head into their conference tournament as the top seed.

Guard Ariel Atkins and center Tina Charles are two of the 12-woman roster set to represent their country.

Both D.C. and Virginia, where sports betting is legal, prohibit wagering in in-state colleges and universities, even if they are playing somewhere else.

“He’ll continue to leave a legacy here, even if he’s here for only one year,” says an assistant coach for the Howard Bison.

The original plan was for the jersey to go on display shortly after Bryant’s death in January, but the tribute was delayed due to the pandemic.

The event will take place at the Walter E. Washington convention center over three days.

Thompson was known as a basketball pioneer and beloved by his former Georgetown University players.

“My personal physician who has treated me for Lyme disease for years advised me that I’m at high risk for contracting and having complications from COVID-19,” says Delle Donne.