Whether you're a die-hard hoops head, a casual or someone who's never watched a college basketball game, there's a decent chance you've been invited to fill out a bracket. Here's what you need to know.

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FILE – March Madness branding is displayed a Wilson EVO NXT basketball before a first-round college basketball game between Kent State and Notre Dame in the women’s NCAA Tournament Saturday March 23, 2024, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Michael Caterina, File)