A publicity event featuring the Mayhem insurance guy ended badly when a distracted driver backed into the autograph table.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
Next year, teams will have the option of replacing their coach with a robotic AI assistant.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 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
Starting in 2026, all first round games that are tied after 2 overtimes will be settled with a sudden-death dunk contest.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
The picking strategy of fiercest mascot has been correct 57% of the time in the last 5 tournaments.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
This year, by popular demand, the Capital One Bank Guy will be part of CBS's broadcast team.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
In 1954, both teams in the national championship game brought only their home white uniforms. Coincidentally, the 1954 championship game still holds the record for most turnovers.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
This year, players on the bench will be able to purchase additional sports drinks using DoorDash.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
This year, the championship teams will ride to the stadium in Charles Barkley's blimp.PickHoops April 1 QuickFact
To promote the new season of Severance, cubicle walls will serve as obstacles on the court.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
In this year's semifinals, 2 players from Connecticut will wear Groucho Marx glasses due to arbitration in a recent NIL contract dispute that prevents them from using their own likeness.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
To promote the new season of Severance, cubicle walls will serve as obstacles on the court.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
This year, fans with the official NCAA app will be able to cause celebrity holograms behind the backboard to wave during free throws.
