Picking an NCAA Tournament bracket based on the Yankees
Briefly

The NCAA Basketball Tournaments are a highlight in the sports calendar, drawing attention not only for the games but also for the widely followed tradition of bracket predictions. Many fans use whimsical methods like mascots or simply random choices to make their picks, often leading to surprising outcomes. This article presents a unique approach to filling out a bracket based on the colleges with the best connections to the New York Yankees, showcasing a fun twist on the usual predictive strategies.
Every year, the release of the NCAA Tournament brackets are cause for people to have some fun predicting them and filling them out to take part in bracket pools.
This year, I've crunched the numbers to try and find a Yankee-related way to pick a bracket, honoring teams with Yankee connections.
The toughest choice in the South Region was probably the play-in game between San Diego State and North Carolina, which sparked interesting discussions.
It's historically noted that those with less sports knowledge often win bracket pools over the more knowledgeable participants, leading to humorous outcomes.
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