"More than 130 days have passed since the 2025-26 men's college basketball season tipped off. It has been a season of captivating storylines, from the dominance of the freshman class to Miami (Ohio)'s perfect regular-season run -- and it's about to get even better."
"The first round of the 2026 NCAA tournament has finally arrived, with 16 games tipping off Thursday: ESPN reporters are on-site, from Buffalo to Portland, to give you a real-time look at the Madness."
The 2025-26 men's college basketball season has progressed over 130 days with compelling narratives throughout. A standout freshman class has demonstrated exceptional performance, while Miami (Ohio) completed an undefeated regular season. The NCAA tournament's first round begins Thursday with 16 games scheduled across multiple locations. ESPN reporters are positioned at various venues from Buffalo to Portland to provide comprehensive coverage and real-time analysis of the tournament action. The coverage aims to capture the excitement and unpredictability characteristic of March Madness basketball.
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