The Mascot

Pick a team with an intimidating, ridiculous, or just plain silly mascot. Lions, Tigers and Bears!

Team Colors

The teams you pick may not be winning teams, but at least they will look good losing.

Your Current School or Alma Mater

If you are currently attending or graduated from a school that has made it into the tournament, you better pick them. Show your team spirit!

The Underdog

Who doesn’t love an underdog? Choose a team who barely qualified, they might end up being the Cinderella story of the whole tournament

Your Hometown

You may have gone out of state for college, but you can always be nostalgic and cheer for the teams where you grew up. Chances are you know someone who attended that school. If they win, you are guaranteed to have an awesome victory celebration.