Accompanying the start of the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament were some interesting behind-the-scenes stories on preventing gambling, sexual harassment, marketing, and academics.
Watchful Eyes
The NCAA is taking extra steps to find coaches, athletes, and administrators who may be betting on the NCAA Basketball Tournament by sending representatives to sports book operators in Las Vegas to keep an eye out for suspicious bets.
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Ups and Downs
At the same time the Binghamton University men's basketball team was preparing for its first NCAA tournament game, a school fundraiser filed a complaint alleging sexual harassment by a pair of athletic department employees. Some of the allegations are jaw dropping.
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More From Binghamton
Last week, Binghamton University saw a large increase in orders from North Carolina for hats and T-shirts. Many came from University of North Carolina fans who were hoping the Bearcats would beat rival Duke in their first-round NCAA tournament game.
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Academic Bracket
For the past four years, Inside Higher Ed has been producing an Academic Performance Tournament bracket with the teams that make the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. See who fared well here.
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A Big Stage
This year's men's Final Four at Detroit's Ford Field will likely set attendance records as the NCAA turns to state-of-the-art football stadiums to host its biggest basketball event.
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Raising Arizona
A pair of coaches who apparently won't be back next season have the University of Arizona in the men's Sweet Sixteen.
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Back to Prominence
John Beilein has made quick work of transforming the Michigan men's basketball program and returning it to the national stage of the tournament.
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