The NCAA canceled these iconic basketball tournaments in 2020 as the pandemic surged. This unprecedented decision sidelined thousands of student-athletes and halted a massive cultural phenomenon, marking the first time the championships were abandoned since their inception in 1939, leaving fans without their annual bracket tradition.
Men's and Women's Division I: March Madness, League Tournaments
The NCAA canceled these iconic basketball tournaments in 2020 as the pandemic surged. This unprecedented decision sidelined thousands of student-athletes and halted a massive cultural phenomenon, marking the first time the championships were abandoned since their inception in 1939, leaving fans without their annual bracket tradition.