PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

Because Illinois did not bring their home jerseys, the 1963 regional semi-final game between Illinois and Bowling Green was played shirts-and-skins style.
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

In PickHoops history, the Final Four has never featured four animal mascots of different species until 2014. Previously, there have been multiple cats.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

This year, a team's fans will be allowed to vote if their coaching staff should enter the transfer portal.
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

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, by popular demand, the Capital One Bank Guy will be part of CBS's broadcast team.
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

Next year, instead of a raised floor, a sunken floor will be used, with the team benches replaced by shag carpet and bean bag chairs.
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

This year, the NCAA plans to experiment with delivering refreshments using Amazon drones. Final Four attendees are encouraged to wear rain gear.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

2023 was the only year that no #1 seed has made the Elite Eight. Narrator: That's actually true.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

During this year's national championship game, the backboards will display TikTok videos sent by fans.
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

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

Because of an eye injury, Kareem Abdul Jabbar wore a motorcycle helmet during the early rounds of the 1968 tournament. In later rounds he began wearing his signature sports glasses.
PickHoops April 1 QuickFact

This year, the championship teams will ride to the stadium in Charles Barkley's blimp.

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