The March Madness Opening Round, also known as the First Four, kicks off the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament with four win-or-go-home games. It determines the final 64-team bracket by featuring last at-large teams and lowest-seeded automatic qualifiers. Teams, fans, and bracket challengers benefit from this high-stakes preview, as it sets the tone for the tournament’s unpredictable drama.
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