This year, additional streaming channels will show the Coach Cam, the Barkley Cam, the Mascot Cam, and the Ham Cam (the sandwich tray in the locker room).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
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
During halftime, the Big 10 and SEC mascots will play a short half court game to determine the superior conference.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
This year's championship game will be the first to make use of the new Wilson Cam, which is mounted inside the basketball.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
This year, players on the bench will be able to purchase additional sports drinks using DoorDash.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
In this year's championship game, the backboard will have a mirror-like surface to improve visibility of passes near the rim.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
The NCAA plans to swap out all regular Coke with Coke Zero Sugar. Let's see if anyone notices.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
Because of a short roster and foul trouble, the 1960 Oregon Ducks pulled students from the audience to finish the game in their 3rd round loss to California.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
Because of a short roster and foul trouble, the 1960 Oregon Ducks pulled students from the audience to finish the game in their 3rd round loss to California.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
In 1972 the NCAA experimented with having referees wear roller skates. The experiment was discontinued at half-time of the first game.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
The national champion has scored more points than the runner-up every year since 1939.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
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
In 1992, Pepperdine guard Doug Crenshaw received a technical foul call for eating a hotdog while lined up waiting for a free throw by the opposing team.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
This year, the four national semifinalist teams will all move into a luxurious mansion outside San Antonio during the tournament. The show will be hosted by veteran announcer Bill Raftery. 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.
