It’s almost that time of the year again. Yes, March Madness is on the horizon, with just over a month to go. It’s all set to be an exciting year, kicking off on March 14, with the Championship game going ahead on April 5.
The entire tournament will take place in Indianapolis this year, with Gonzaga the current favourites for the tournament, but as we know only too well, anything can happen.
Over the past 12 months we’ve all become a little more familiar with online gaming as we anticipate the return of the hectic schedule that March Madness brings. With many of us looking to get familiar with playing online bingo, it felt only right to think about March Madness bingo, and exactly what would make it onto a bingo card.
A Shot of a Player’s Parent
Firstly you can of course expect to see a shot of a players parent. This may not be in the typical sense this year due to restrictions, but you can certainly expect video links and commentary teams and studios enjoying a conversation with a proud parent.
A Missed Free-Throw
This isn’t the NBA and the nerves can get to young players, meaning the free throw miss becomes inevitable. There have been many huge moments during March Madness which have gone down in history due to missed free throws, Memphis’ game with Kansas in 2008 being a notable example of this.
College Mascot Makes An Appearance
March Madness always needs a fun mascot to steal the show and this year will be no different. How they’ll make an appearance is yet to be seen, but you can bet your bottom dollar there will an oversized animal in a replica kit making their way across the court, or at the very least your TV screens!
Deodorant Commercial
It’s almost like broadcasters are trying to say something. Deodorant commercials are always appearing during breaks of March Madness and you’d be able to mark this off any bingo card a good number of times.
A 14-16 Seed Wins
A bold one for the bingo card, but who doesn’t love an upset? The number 14 seed is always an interested one to watch, with 18 of the 35 NCAA tournaments, since expanding to 64 teams, having seen at least one triumph over a number three seed.
The last win for a 14 came in 2016, Stephen F. Austin beat West Virginia, in a thrilling game that saw Thomas Walkup score 33 points.
An On the Buzzer Win
It’s what we all like to see, at least if it means you’re on the winning end anyway. The on the buzzer win is what makes basketball the game it is and there have been a number of buzzer beaters down the year, including the likes of Kris Jenkins for Villanova in 2016, Bryce Drew for Valprasaiso in 1998 and Christian Laettner for Duke in 1992, all remarkable moments, but can a player add their name to the list this time around?
