March has arrived and thus begins a new conundrum for the non-sports fan.
Of course, everyone thinks of the NCAA Tournament bracket through the eyes of a true sports fan. This is the month of celebration for the die-hard fan who watched months of collegiate basketball.
They’ve looked up random schools they’ve never heard of before and written down statistics that they still don’t understand. All for the purpose of attaining the perfect bracket! Warren Buffett is still doing the million-dollar challenge that is totally attainable right?
The basketball coverage that you will find online, that’s who they are catering to. It is for sports fans by sports fans. Nobody thinks about the non-sports fan, though!
See, March Madness is universal. Everyone gets swept up in the fever. As a sports fan, you are going to have random coworkers and peers asking for your tips for their office bracket challenge. I’ve been getting these questions since high school, and I’ve never helped a single person with my terrible picks.
So, if you fall in that category and you’re worrying about looking like an outsider this season, don’t worry. I got you covered. Nobody really knows who is going to win in this tournament, no matter how much they convince you to fork over your hard-earned cash for their projections. The true way to pick your bracket this year is through the mascots.
That’s right, folks. The mascots. Everyone’s favorite pal on the side of the court cheering on their side. Who doesn’t love a good mascot? Of course, not everyone is a good one. Not all mascots are created equal, and through a sea of funky-looking Wildcats, there are some true gems.
As a way to help you look like the smartest in the room this March Madness season, here are the top 10 mascots in this year’s men’s basketball NCAA Tournament.