What To Know About March Madness If You Don't Follow College Basketball

The college basketball season is winding down, which means March Madness is upon us.

The annual men's and women's National Collegiate Athletic Association tournaments are among the most closely watched sporting events in the U.S.

No matter how much you know about college basketball - if you're looking to follow the fun, make your own bracket, or even just understand what all the fuss is about - here are some key things to know.

What is March Madness?

It's the basketball world's term to reference the upsets, chaos, remarkable plays and historic moments that are sure to happen in postseason tournaments.