The First Four gave us some quality appetizers, aside from Virginia's performance, which looked more like expired dairy, but the 2024 NCAA Tournament really begins on Thursday, with 16 first-round games over the course of more than 12 hours.
Two of the hottest surprise picks are in action in the final window, with fifth-seeded Gonzaga facing No. 12 McNeese at 7:25 p.m. ET and No. 4 Kansas battling No. 13 Samford at 9:55 pm, Can Will's coach. Wade continues his standout first season with the Cowboys with a win over the Zags, and how will Samford and “Bucky Ball” fare against a banged-up Jayhawks team?
Actually, we're seeing it all anyway. All day.Check back here throughout the day as ESPN keeps you up to date and informed with reports from stadiums across the country.
