As a promotion for Jurassic Park Rebirth, one player from each team must wear a T-Rex costume during the Final Four games.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
In 2026, a fifth region will be added, allowing five teams to qualify for the national semifinals. One of these will be sent home after an SurveyMonkey poll.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
In 2026, the field of 68 teams will be decided entirely by ChatGPT.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
During this year's national championship game, a team losing by more than 10 points in the second half will have the option of replacing their coach with Ted Lasso.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
For the halftime show Monday night, a portion of the Alamodome floor will be removed and fans will be entertained by a rodeo demo.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
This year, each team's lockerroom will be set up as an escape room, and the teammates will have to solve puzzles to make it to the court on time.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
In this year's finals, a swarm of drones flying low over the court will be used to improve replay angles to ensure referees can make the right call.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
This year, each national semifinals team's roster will be enhanced by the addition of a mystery player from the NBA Hall of Fame.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
A burst water main prior to a 1964 first round game resulted in 3 inches of water on the floor, and what would be called The Game Without A Bounce Pass.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
Due to a labor dispute, the 1950 national championship game between CCNY and Bradley was played on ice.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
If the weather is nice Monday, the championship game will be played outside along the San Antonio River Walk.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
In the 2025 Final Four, teams will receive additional points based on the number of retweets occurring during the game. PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
Monday's halftime entertainment on the court will feature a short 3D holographic recreation of several of the NCAA Tournament's Shining Moments, narrated by Christian Laettner.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
In the 2026 tournament, teams not liking their initial round games may use PickHoops QuickPick technology to request a game with a lower risk factor.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
This year in the tournament semi-finals, point guards will be allowed to wear smart glasses to keep track of the score, shot-clock, and game clock.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
This year, any player who asks an opposing center 'How's the weather up there' will be immediately charged with a 2 shot technical.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
During halftime, the Big 10 and SEC mascots will play a short half court game to determine the superior conference.
