Andy Katz has covered college basketball since 1986, when he was a freshman at Wisconsin. Heâs reported on every Final Four since 1992, and is a former president of the US Basketball Writers Association.
Think you know more about basketball than he does? Nowâs your chance to prove it.
Katz will be filling out a bracket in the NCAAâs Bracket Challenge Game, and is inviting anyone to compete against him in a special BCG group.
To pit your bracket against Katzâs, click this link, register for the Bracket Challenge game and submit your bracket to Katz's group.
For some last-minute advice before filling out your bracket, head to BracketIQ, a website dedicated to bracket advice, powered by Google Cloud.
You can get Andy's take on the tournament here:
Hereâs more information on how the Bracket Challenge Game works:
Get Started
Make picks before brackets lock on Thursday March 15th at 12 NOON ET
Create Your Bracket
Create up to 4 different brackets
Join and Create Groups
Enter your brackets in as many groups as you like. For Katzâs group, click here.
Invite Friends to Play
Invite your friends to join your group and compete for bragging rights
Make Smart Picks with Match-up Analysis
Compare stats of team matchupsâ while making your picks
Auto-pick your Bracket
Select the magic wand icon to auto-pick the higher seeded teams in your remaining match-ups
Bracket Awards
Earn and share awards based on how your bracket performs
Track Your Picks
After brackets lock and the Madness has begun, follow your picks on phone, tablet, or web browser
Important Game Dates
Selection Show - Sunday March 11th 6:00PM ET.
Brackets Open - After the Selection Show ends on Sunday, March 11th.
Brackets Lock - Thursday, March 15th at NOON ET