DraftKings Nation • April 4, 2023

Who will replace Jim Nantz as broadcaster of the Final Four in 2024?

When college basketball fans tune in on Monday, April 3 for the Men’s 2023 NCAA Championship game, they’ll be greeted with, “Hello, friends,” for one final time. CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz’s incredible run of covering March Madness will come to an end Monday evening, coincidentally at the place where it all began. Nantz’s career originally began as a University of Houston graduate, where he was a member of the school’s golf team. His post-college path quickly evolved into a successful broadcasti

DraftKings Nation • April 2, 2023

Where is the Women’s Final Four after 2023?

As the 2023 Women’s NCAA Tournament draws to a close with the city of Dallas serving as host for the Final Four, it’s never too early to look ahead to the next round of March Madness. As the saying goes, “stay ready so you don’t have to get ready,” which of course means to mark your calendars and plan your trips as we lay out the future sites of the Women’s Final Four. The final stop for the 2024 Women’s NCAA Tournament will be hosted by the Mid-American Conference and Greater Cleveland Sports

DraftKings Nation • April 1, 2023

Have two arch-rivals ever met in the Final Four before?

Hoisting a national championship leaves no better feeling, as it's a testament to the hard work and adversity that a team overcame throughout the journey. But who says you can’t add some insult to injury? When a team fends off its bitter rival on the biggest stage in sports, it can be a sight to behold as both a fan and casual spectator. Here’s a look at some of the Final Four rivalry games in this tournament’s history. It’s not often you witness two historic blue-blood schools like North Caro

DraftKings Nation • April 1, 2023

ESPN draws record ratings for 2023 Women’s Final Four and South Carolina-Iowa with Caitlin Clark

The “Caitlin Clark effect” is a real thing and don’t let anybody else tell you otherwise. After LSU toppled Virginia Tech 79-72, and Iowa upset South Carolina 77-73, the 2023 Women’s Final Four is already setting record ratings for the self-proclaimed Worldwide Leader in Sports. Friday night’s slate became the most-viewed NCAA Women’s basketball semifinals (4.5M average viewers) in ESPN history. The matchup between the Hawkeyes and Gamecocks recorded 5.5M average viewers with a peak of 6.6M. Th

DraftKings Nation • March 31, 2023

How did Miami make it to the Final Four in the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament?

The Miami Hurricanes have largely been recognized for their achievements on the gridiron, but come this weekend in Houston, the ‘Canes will usher in a new chapter, and it’s taking place on the court. With their loss in the Elite Eight last season still serving as a chip on their shoulder, Miami stormed their way through the NCAA Tournament to win the Midwest Region and set up a date to battle for a national championship. Let’s take a brief rewind and look back on how the Hurricanes punched thei

DraftKings Nation • March 31, 2023

Odds for each Final Four team to win 2023 NCAA Tournament from preseason to now

How in the world did we get this Final Four? Through four rounds of basketball and 64 games, the 2023 NCAA Tournament field has officially thinned to just the last four remaining: No. 4 UConn (29-8), No. 5 Miami (29-7), No. 5 San Diego State (31-6), and No. 9 Florida Atlantic (35-3). While the Huskies have been here before (their last appearance was in 2014), this year’s semifinals will mark the debut of the Aztecs, Hurricanes, and Owls. FAU and San Diego State go head-to-head first on Saturday

DraftKings Nation • March 31, 2023

Where is the 2023 Women’s Final Four?

The Women’s 2023 NCAA Tournament will draw to a close on Friday, March 31, as the Final Four plays host to the last teams standing in pursuit of a national championship. After thinning the field from 68 of the best teams in the nation, the remaining four teams will battle it out with the hopes of cutting down the nets on Sunday, April 2. This year, the Women’s Final Four will return to Dallas as the American Airlines Center plays host to both the national semifinals and title game. In celebrati

DraftKings Nation • March 31, 2023

When is the 2023 Final Four? Dates for end of NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship

The last stop of the 2023 NCAA Women’s Tournament takes place at American Airlines Center as the home of the Dallas Mavericks plays host to the Women’s Final Four. The city of Dallas will host the event for the second time after previously being the home of the Final Four back in 2017. The Final Four teams will play in the semifinals on Friday, March 31, with the last two schools playing for a title in the championship game on Sunday, April 2. If you happen to be in the city for the last stop

DraftKings Nation • March 30, 2023

Under the radar players to watch in the Final Four of March Madness

The 2023 Men’s NCAA Tournament concludes this weekend with the Final Four in Houston, featuring a roster of remaining teams that only the greatest scriptwriters could have conceived: No. 4 UConn (29-8), No. 5 Miami (29-7), No. 5 San Diego State (31-6), and No. 9 Florida Atlantic (35-3). If you claim to have penciled in the Owls heading to Houston, we’ll stop you right there, because you’re lying. With stand-alone games that should feature a massive audience, some of the more under-the-radar pl

DraftKings Nation • March 30, 2023

How the public is betting the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament title winner heading into Final Four

Three weeks of electrifying college basketball have culminated in the arrival of the men’s Final Four, which will take place between Saturday, April 1 through Monday, April 3 from the NRG Stadium in Houston. 68 teams have dwindled to the last four standing, and if you could have predicted the winners of each respective region, let’s be honest, you’re lying. No. 4 UConn (29-8) may be a familiar face to many, but they’re making their return to the Final Four for the first time since 2014. No. 5 M

DraftKings Nation • March 24, 2023

When was last time Kansas State was in the Final Four?

The 2023 NCAA Tournament continues to roll onward as the first team has punched its ticket to the Elite Eight. No. 3 Kansas State extended their postseason for one more day, fending off No. 7 Michigan State in a thrilling 98-93 overtime win to bring their hopes of a Final Four appearance just a bit closer. Last time Kansas State was in Final Four The Wildcats have been to the Final Four just four times through the program’s history, with their last appearance coming in 1964. The Wildcats last

DraftKings Nation • March 24, 2023

Prediction for No. 3 Xavier vs. No. 2 Texas in Sweet 16 of 2023 NCAA Tournament

The Sweet 16 of the 2023 NCAA Tournament rolls on with the Midwest Region featuring two heavyweights in No. 3 Xavier facing No. 2 Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. Let’s preview this matchup and predict the final score. No. 3 Xavier vs. No. 2 Texas Prediction The Musketeers dispatched No. 14 Kennesaw State and No. 11 Pittsburgh to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16, led by the balanced attack of seniors Souley Boum and Jack Nunge. Boum, who

DraftKings Nation • March 24, 2023

Prediction for No. 15 Princeton vs. No. 6 Creighton in Sweet 16 of 2023 NCAA Tournament

The Sweet 16 of the 2023 NCAA Tournament is underway with the South Region featuring No. 15 Princeton facing No. 6 Creighton from the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET on TBS, as the Tigers look to extend their miraculous run while the Bluejays stand in their way. Let’s preview this matchup and predict the final score. No. 15 Princeton vs. No. 6 Creighton Prediction Vegas isn’t wrong in pegging Creighton to walk away as victors in this matchup given how they

DraftKings Nation • March 24, 2023

When was last time Gonzaga was in the Final Four?

The 2023 NCAA Tournament’s West Region has sent its second team into the Elite Eight with No. 3 Gonzaga fending off No. 2 UCLA in the Sweet 16. We look back on the last time the Bulldogs punched their ticket to the Final Four. Last time Gonzaga was in Final Four The Zags are one win away from making their return to the Final Four, with their last appearance coming back in 2021. After winning the West Region and fending off UCLA in the National semifinal thanks to a memorable Jalen Suggs halfco

DraftKings Nation • March 19, 2023

No. 7 Michigan State vs. No. 2 Marquette: Game time, live stream, TV channel, how to watch March Madness 2023

The second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament is underway and the No. 7 Michigan State Spartans face off against the No. 2 Marquette Golden Eagles on Sunday, March 19. The East region game is taking place in Columbus with tip-off scheduled for 5:15 p.m. ET. The game will air on CBS. March Madness will be streamed in its entirety on at NCAA.com, with subscriptions not necessary. You can watch Michigan State-Marquette at March Madness Live. There will be a 30-40 second lag on the game, so keep tha

DraftKings Nation • March 19, 2023

No. 11 Pittsburgh vs. No. 3 Xavier: Game time, live stream, TV channel, how to watch March Madness 2023

The second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament is underway and the No. 11 Pittsburgh Panthers face off against the No. 3 Xavier Musketeers on Sunday, March 19. The Midwest region game is taking place in Greensboro with tip-off scheduled for 12:10 p.m. ET. The game will air on CBS. March Madness will be streamed in its entirety on at NCAA.com, with subscriptions not necessary. You can watch Pittsburgh-Xavier at March Madness Live. There will be a 30-40 second lag on the game, so keep that in mind

DraftKings Nation • March 19, 2023

No. 6 Creighton vs. No. 3 Baylor: Game time, live stream, TV channel, how to watch March Madness 2023

The second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament is underway and the No. 6 Creighton Bluejays face off against the No. 3 Baylor Bears on Sunday, March 19. The South Region game is taking place in Denver with tip-off scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. The game will air on TBS. March Madness will be streamed in its entirety on at NCAA.com, with subscriptions not necessary. You can watch Creighton-Baylor at March Madness Live. There will be a 30-40 second lag on the game, so keep that in mind for your in-gam

DraftKings Nation • March 18, 2023

Four most-likely upsets in the Second Round of the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament

The first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament is now behind us and as expected, we witnessed plenty of upsets transpire over the course of two days. No. 13 Furman got the madness started early with a clutch 68-67 win over No. 4 Virginia to give the Paladins their first tournament victory since 1974. Then over in Sacramento, No. 2 Arizona saw their campaign for a Final Four appearance end prematurely after a 59-55 loss to No. 15 Princeton, marking just the 11th instance of a two-seed being sent ho

DraftKings Nation • March 18, 2023

Who has best and worst odds to reach Final Four from South Region after First Round

The madness of March has gotten off to a blazing start with one quadrant of the 2023 NCAA Tournament in the books. Now that the dust has settled out in the opening round of the South Region, it’s never too early took look ahead as to which team may be the one last standing. Let’s take a look at the odds of some of its top contenders at DraftKings Sportsbook as we enter the second round of March Madness. The heavyweights such as No. 1 Alabama, No. 3 Baylor, and No. 6 Creighton lead with the bes

DraftKings Nation • March 16, 2023

Picks, prediction for Virginia vs. Furman in First Round of 2023 NCAA Tournament

The South Region action kicks off on Thursday, March 16 with Virginia (25-7) facing Furman (27-7) in the opening round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Tip-off is set for 12:40 p.m. ET from the Amway Center in Orlando. Let’s review the betting odds over at DraftKings Sportsbook and make some picks for this First Round matchup. No. 4 Virginia vs. No. 13 Furman picks The Paladins will be a popular pick to upset the Cavaliers in the opening round, but the reality is that taking on a team like Virgin