Tank Dell, wide receiver for the Houston Texans and former standout for the Houston Cougars is placing his faith in his alma mater to clinch the NCAA Division I men’s basketball championship this season.
Dell's confidence is evident in his bracket as he predicts the No. 1-seeded Houston Cougars to navigate their way to the NCAA championship game and ultimately emerge victorious against the No. 2-seeded Iowa State Cyclones.
This anticipated showdown would mark a rematch of the Big 12 conference title game, where the Cyclones secured a commanding 28-point victory over the Cougars.
In addition to his bold prediction for Houston, Dell has made several other noteworthy selections in his bracket. He foresees the No. 7-seeded Texas Longhorns advancing to the Elite Eight, showcasing his belief in the team's potential to make a deep tournament run.
Dell is also banking on underdog victories, tipping No. 11-seeded Oregon to upset both No. 6-seeded South Carolina and No. 3-seeded Creighton.
Furthermore, he predicts a Cinderella story for No. 12-seeded UAB, forecasting them to pull off an upset over No. 5-seeded San Diego State in the first round.
Other sports figures whose brackets were revealed included golfer Max Homa, NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, President Joe Biden, Box Evander Holyfield, MLB Star Joey Votto, NBA player Paolo Banchero, NFL running back Austin Ekeler, influencer Dr. Pimple Popper, NFL receiver Puka Nacua, and more.
Key dates for the 2024 NCAA men's college tournament
Below are key dates for March Madness 2024.
- First Four: Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20, 2024
- First round: Thursday, March 21 and Friday, March 22
- Second round: Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24
- Sweet 16: Wednesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 29
- Elite Eight: Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31
- Final Four: Saturday, April 6 (TBS)
- National Championship: Monday, April 8 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona (TBS)
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