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

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.

In choosing the Bisons, Makur Maker surprised the college basketball world—and he wants to start a movement.

DCist took in the sights and sounds of the home team, its fans, and the stadium.

Maryland will host their first-ever Big Ten game at Capital One Field at Byrd Stadium.

DCist chatted with Patrick about the upcoming tournament, the rigors of scheduling, and even his favorite places to grab a bite before tipoff in the region.

For the first time since 2009, the American University men’s basketball team is headed to the NCAA Tournament.

In this series, DCist tours the area’s college basketball arenas. In our first installment, we venture to the District’s only public college basketball program, the University of the District of Columbia Firebirds.

A new year means a new season for many of the local area teams.

DCist photographer Michael Kandel took some shots of George Washington’s 69-56 victory over Rhode Island last Saturday.