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25 NCAA basketball bucket list items every fan must experience before they die

By Mike Phillips

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 07: The Duke Blue Devils mascot performs during the first half of their game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 07: The Duke Blue Devils mascot performs during the first half of their game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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6. Attend the Final Four

The NCAA Tournament is the most identifiable portion of the college basketball season, so it makes sense for it to be well represented on our bucket list. We’ve already gone to the First Four and spent the first weekend of March Madness in Las Vegas, so the next logical step is attending the Final Four.

Experiencing a Final Four in person is pricey, but it is worth it to see a champion be crowned on Monday night. The whole weekend has the feel of a college basketball convention since many coaches and players from around the country fly in to check out the action.

Seeing the Final Four games on Saturday night may be the best doubleheader in sports as you can see four of the best teams playing for a spot in the title game. There have been plenty of memorable moments from the Final Four over the years, and seeing them live is awesome.

The other great thing for the live viewing experience is there are no other tournament games going on. You could miss out on some key moments from the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament if you’re at a game, but that isn’t the case at the Final Four.

The national title game is also a part of this experience and it has had its share of historic performances too. Make sure you stick around for the postgame ceremonies as well, including the cutting down of the nets and One Shining Moment.