Not to borrow from the movie "300," but ...
This is madness.
THIS IS THE NCAA TOURNAMENT!
One of the best weekends on the sports calendar is here. Buzzers will be beaten. Brackets will be busted. Moments will shine.
Here's the best of Thursday at the NCAA tournament. Check back often; we'll be updating all day.
Last college game for Trae Young?
Trae Young had 28 points and seven assists in Oklahoma's 83-78 overtime loss to Rhode Island in the tournament's first round. The freshman phenom hasn't made a decision on his future yet, but he is a projected lottery pick in this June's draft.
Next stop for Trae Young: the NBA? pic.twitter.com/RTHSMa6Uau
— ESPN (@espn) March 15, 2018
Celebrity sighting
Xavier coach Chris Mack ran into musician Kid Rock.
Xavier coach Chris Mack met Kid Rock, who he's seen in concert more than a handful of times. "I was pretty composed. I didn't stutter my words," he said. "It was cool meeting Kid Rock. Really cool."
— Alex Scarborough (@AlexS_ESPN) March 15, 2018
"People make fun of me for liking Kid Rock. You know how much I care? Zero." https://t.co/qdERjdDqW5
— Alex Scarborough (@AlexS_ESPN) March 15, 2018
Is there a frog in there?
One of URI's most well-known fans, Frog Man, has found his way into the crowd for the Rams' first-round game against Oklahoma.
And yes ... "Frog Man" - a staple at URI home games is here, too. pic.twitter.com/3Z4uwxzEI8
— Andrea Adelson (@aadelsonESPN) March 15, 2018
Get that spicy ketchup while you're out
Texas Tech coach Chris Beard is about as Texas as a coach can get. He was raised in the state and went to UT before coaching at multiple spots in the state and then taking over the Red Raiders.
Texas Tech coach Chris Beard says he "might or might not have" walked from the Anatole Hotel to the Whataburger last night at 3 am.
— Mike Finger (@mikefinger) March 14, 2018
Wednesday, before Texas Tech's opening-round game against Stephen F. Austin, Beard upped his Lone Star State's bona fides by intimating about a late-night visit to the burger franchise that started in San Antonio.
Who's Obama got?
Just because I have more time to watch games doesn't mean my picks will be better, but here are my brackets this year: https://t.co/ETRchPcZxF pic.twitter.com/gnNXw0Ysxr
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 14, 2018
Former president and notable basketball prognosticator Barack Obama joined the millions making brackets and sent out his picks Wednesday night.
After picking North Carolina correctly last year, Obama picked Michigan State to win it all this year.