Encoded Trivia #199
Sports rules & recordsPuzzle #199 — Sports rules & records
64 T in the N T
6-word answer
Hint: Last word of the 6-word answer is Tournament
The answer is:
64 Teams in the NCAA Tournament
About This Answer
The NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament begins with 64 teams (plus four play-in games). According to the NCAA, this single-elimination format was expanded to 64 teams in 1985. The Basketball Hall of Fame documents how March Madness became America's premier college sports event. Bracket enthusiasts note that 64 teams create nine million possible outcomes. The 64-team field represents the ultimate college basketball championship competition.