Michigan State Basketball Jokes

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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best Michigan State basketball jokes.
  2. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Tom Izzo SPECTACULAR coach… He has taken SIXTEEN teams to the SWEET SIXTEEN.
  3. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the most viewed NCAA Championship game of All-Time?… Larry Bird, Indiana State vs. Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  4. March Madness 1979 How did Michigan State defeat the Sycamores of Indiana State in the 1979 Championship game?… It was Magic.
  5. Tom Izzo good coach… He has taken EIGHT teams to the Final Four.
  6. Tom Izzo GREAT coach… He has taken ELEVEN teams to the Elite Eight.
  7. Tom Izzo good coach… He has taken SIXTEEN teams to the SWEET SIXTEEN.
  8. When your team wins the National Championship…. March Gladness.
  9. Tom Izzo good at coaching… I have Michigan State winning the whole thing.
  10. Tom Izzo good at coaching… I have Michigan State going to the Final Four.
  11. March Madness 1979: Who is the Audubon’s Society’s favorite Final Four Player of all-time?… Larry Bird. (Bird Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  12. March Madness 1979 How did Michigan State defeat the Sycamores of Indiana State in the 1979 Championship game?… It was Magic.
  13. Final Four Jokes: Tom Izzo EXCELLENT coach… He has taken teams to the EIGHT Final Fours.

College Basketball Jokes by Team

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  1. Alabama Basketball Jokes: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Why doesn’t Mark Sears have an NIL deal with Sears?
  2. Alabama State Basketball Jokes: 2025 First Four Jokes: Did you see the final play where the Hornets of Alabama State defeated St. Francis’s Red Flash with a home run play… that must have really stung.
  3. Arizona Basketball Jokes: Arizona: Arizona Player: Caleb “Show Me Some” Love for reaching the Sweet Sixteen and battling #1 Duke.
  4. Arkansas Basketball Jokes: March Madness 2022: An Angel Came to Coach Calipari: Coach I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is when it is all said and done, despite a few NCAA violations, you are going to heaven. The bad news is you will have to face St. Peter again. (Cemetery Jokes & Kentucky Jokes)
  5. Arizona: What Sweet Sixteen team cannot be tamed?… Th Arizona WILD cats
  6. Auburn Basketball Jokes: Auburn Tigers: How did Auburn make it to the Elite Eight?…. They scratched and clawesd.
  7. I just knew Auburn would win. They were ready to play…. They had the “Eye of The Tiger.”
  8. The Auburn basketball is a great motivator…. He has so many Pearls of wisdom to share.
  9. Creighton Basketball Jokes: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: National Audubon Society March Madness Match-up: #9 Creighton Blue Jays vs. #8 Louisville Cardinals.
  10. Drake Basketball Jokes: #11 Drake upsetting #6 Missouri… Music to the ears of Drake fans.
  11. Duke Basketball Jokes: Duke Basketball Jokes: Cooper Flagg is the Maine attraction in March Madness.
  12. Florida Basketball Jokes: Florida: What happens when the University of Florida knocks your team out of March Madness?… You become a Gator Hater!
  13. Gonzaga Jokes: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the team whose 9 year consecutive streak of going to the sweet sixteen ended with. a loss to #1 Houston? (#8 Gonzaga)
  14. Grand Canyon University: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: How did Maryland beat Grand Canyon… The talent gap was too wide.
  15. High Point University: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: The High Point of High Points Mens basketball program…. beating Winthrop in the Big South title game to advance the March Madness.
  16. Houston Basketball Jokes: March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when Clyde Drexler picked up his 4th foul in the Championship game?… Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  17. Indiana State Basketball Jokes: March Madness 1979: Who is the Audubon’s Society’s favorite Final Four Player of all-time?… Larry Bird. (Bird Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  18. James Madison Basketball Jokes: March Madness 2024 Jokes: Is it weird the James Madison Dukes played Duke?
  19. Kansas Basketball Jokes:
  20. Kentucky Basketball Jokes: Did you know the Pope, despite his health condition, filled out a March Madness Bracket. He picked Kentucky… He likes their coach. (Mark Pope)
  21. Louisville Basketball Jokes: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: National Audubon Society March Madness Match-up: #9 Creighton Blue Jays vs. #8 Louisville Cardinals.
  22. Maryland Basketball Jokes: Maryland Who are you picking? The Maryland Crab 5 or the Michigan Fab 5?
  23. McNeese State Basketball Jokes: McNeese State and it’s manager, Amir Khan, had a great run, but lost to Purdue… It is sad to see the Cowboys ride off into the sunset.
  24. Michigan Basketball Jokes: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: With Michigan upsetting Texas A&M to advance to the Sweet 16, Michigan fans were wondering. Is it still March Madness or is it (Dusty) May Madness?
  25. Michigan State Basketball Who are you picking? The Maryland Crab 5 or the Michigan Fab 5?
  26. Tom Izzo GREAT coach… He has taken ELEVEN teams to the Elite Eight.
  27. Moorehead State Basketball Jokes: March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 March Madness fans need an XXL size hat?… More head State. (Hat Jokes)
  28. N.C. State Basketball Jokes: March Madness 1983: How would you describe NC State’s last second play to beat the University of Houston in 1983?… Alley Whoooooooooooops! (North Carolina Jokes & Texas Jokes)
  29. Notre Dame Basketball Jokes: Where do Notre Dame fans sit to watch games during March Madness?… Paddy O’Furniture. (St. Patrick’s Day Jokes)
  30. Omaha Basketball Jokes: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Who is Peyton Manning’s favorite 2025 March Madness team?… Omaha.
  31. Purdue Basketball Jokes:
  32. Tennessee Basketball Jokes:
  33. Texas Basketball Jokes: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: I guess it is pretty appropriate that the leading scorer in the SEC is Tre Johnson from Texas.
  34. Texas Tech Basketball Jokes: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: I guess it is pretty appropriate that the leading scorer in the SEC is Tre Johnson from Texas.
    • First Four Jokes: What a great season for the Texas Longhorn basketball season. But it is going to be a looooong ride home after losing to Xavier in the First Four.
  35. St. John’s Basketball Jokes: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Rick Pitino Transformation: Saturday March 22nd, 2025 Noon: “The Godfather” #2 seed, playing in Providence, Big East Champion. (75-66 loss to #10 Arkansas) Sunday Night March 23rd, 2025 “The Grandfather” Rick Pitino consoles grandaughter after #10 New Mexico is eliminated by Michigan State (71-63).
  36. St. Francis Basketball Jokes: 2025 First Four Jokes: Did you see the final play where the Hornets of Alabama State defeated St. Francis’s Red Flash with a home run play… that must have really stung.
  37. SIUE Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: There are not many guarantees in March Madness…. But I guaranteed the Cougars will win the 2025 First Round game on March 20th, 2025.. (#1 Houston vs. #16 SIUE)
  38. UCLA Basketball Jokes: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name all the flavors in the Capital One Ice Kareem truck? (BracketBerry, NeoBallitan Cookies N’ Kareem, MarchMallow, Slam Chunk, Tourna – Mint Chocolate Chip, Peanut Busted Bracket)
  39. UConn Basketball Jokes:
  40. University of North Carolina Basketball Jokes:
  41. UNLV Basketball Jokes: What is the secret to winning a National Basketball Championship? “The secret is to have eight great players, and four others who will cheer like crazy.” Jerry Tarkanian (Final Four Jokes & Nevada Jokes)
  42. Xavier Basketball Jokes: 2025 March March Madness Jokes: The Boston Celtics had TWO Big Threes… Xavier has the Three Musketeers.

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Final Four Jokes

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UConn Basketball Jokes:

2025 Final Four Teams

  1. March Madness 1983: How would you describe NC State’s last second play to beat the University of Houston in 1983?… Alley Whoooooooooooops! (North Carolina Jokes & Texas Jokes)
  2. March Madness 1979: Who is the Audubon’s Society’s favorite Final Four Player of all-time?… Larry Bird. (Bird Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  3. March Madness 1979 How did Michigan State defeat the Sycamores of Indiana State in the 1979 Championship game?… It was Magic.
  4. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?…. Canoe name the college basketball program with the most National Championships? (UConn Women’s team = 12 National Championships)
  5. March Madness 1983: What is a heart surgeon’s favorite college basketball team of all time?… 1983 N.C. State NCAA Champions – the Cardiac Pack.
  6. 2025 March Madness: The final “Paige” in the Bueckers Book, a UConn legend’s story… is a National Championship.
  7. 2025 March Madness: What did Azzi Fudd, the Most Outstanding Player at the 2025 Final Four, say after cutting down the nets?… “”Th-th-that’s all, folks!”” (Looney Tunes Jokes)
  8. 2025 March Madness: #21 for the 2025 National Champion UConn Women’s basketball team… She takes it STRONG to the basket. (Sarah Strong)
  9. Generation Gap: The 2025 Final Four had a big age gap between the coaches. Can you name the teams, coaches, and age gap? (Duke Blue Devils vs. the Houston Cougars / Jon Scheyer, 37 vs. Kelvin Sampson, 69 / 32 years) & The Florida Gators vs. Auburn Tigers (Mike Golden, 39 vs. Bruce Pearl, 65 / 26 years)
  10. Houston we have a problem… We are down 14 points with 8:17 left…. Just kidding!… We went on a 25-8 run to beat Duke! 70 – 67.
  11. UCLA Basketball Jokes: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?…. Canoe name the men’s college basketball program with the most National Championships? (UCLA = 11 National Championships)
  12. Houston we have a problem… The FABULOUS freshman Cooper Flagg has the ball on the final possession with a chance to win… NEVER MIND, we have 6th year senior, J’Wan Roberts checking him! See you in the CHAMPIONSHIP!
  13. Jim Nantz in tears: Houston we have a problem…. Just kidding. We went on a 25-8 run to beat Duke!
  14. UCLA Basketball Jokes: You can Betts… the UCLA Women’s basketball team will be tough to match in the post.
  15. UCLA Basketball Jokes: You can Betts… the UCLA Women’s basketball team will try to feed the post as much as they can.
  16. UConn Basketball Jokes: #21 for the UConn Women’s basketball team… She takes it strong to the basket.
  17. UConn Basketball Jokes: #21 for the UConn Women’s basketball team… She is a strong all-around player.
  18. UConn Basketball Jokes: Do you know #35 on the UConn Women’s basketball team’s favorite Looney Tunes character?… Elmer Fudd.
  19. All the #1 seeds advance to the Final Four in 2025…. that is ONEderful. (#1 Duke, #1 Florida, #1 Houston, #1 Auburn)
  20. Duke Basketball Jokes: What fan base keeps psychiatrists busy during the 2025 Final Four?… The Cameron Crazies.
  21. The Auburn basketball coach is a great motivator…. He has so many Pearls of wisdom to share with his players.
  22. Who is a florist’s favorite March Madness player of all-time?… Jalen Rose of Michigan’s the Fab 5. (Flower Jokes & Michigan Jokes)
  23. Do you think it would be smart for Proctor & Gamble to offer an NIL Deal to Tyrese Proctor of Duke?
  24. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when Clyde Drexler picked up his 4th foul in the Championship game?… Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  25. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Gladys… Gladys who?…. Gladys the Final Four Aren’t you? 
  26. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the most viewed NCAA Championship game of All-Time?… Larry Bird, Indiana State vs. Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  27. Duke Basketball Jokes: Some Duke fans raise a toast to Cooper Flagg. Others raise a flag.. Cooper Flagg and his teammates are working hard to raise…. another NCAA Championship banner.
  28. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Did you know Pitbull, Mr. WorldWide, is playing at March Madness 2025. What a great performer. He is not too good at basketball though…. He travels too much!
  29. What is the secret to winning a National Basketball Championship? “The secret is to have eight great players, and four others who will cheer like crazy.” Jerry Tarkanian (Final Four Jokes & Nevada Jokes)
  30. Is the official song of 2025 Final Four “Some Kind of “ONE” derful” by Grand Funk Railroad?… All four #1 seeds are in it! (#1 Duke, #1 Florida, #1 Houston, #1 Auburn)
  31. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Can you take a wild guess at who Pitbull, Mr. 305, is cheering for in the 2025 Final Four?…. The Florida Gators.
  32. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me how many times all four #1 seeds were in the Final Four? (TWO 2025, 2008)
  33. Duke 2025 March Madness Bracket Name: Raising the Flagg!
  34. Do you know who has a really good sweeping hook shot?… Johni Broome of Auburn.
  35. Final Four Jokes: Tom Izzo EXCELLENT coach… He has taken teams to the EIGHT Final Fours.
  36. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 Final Four basketball was invited to the prom?… NC State. They have two DJs. DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. (Prom Jokes)
  37. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did the Alabama equipment manager clean the basketball uniforms before the 1st trip to the Final Four in 2024?… With “Roll Tide.”
  38. When your team makes the First Four…. March Gladness.
  39. When your team loses the First Four game…. March Sadness.
  40. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: #21 for Houston…. He is a real SHARP shooter.
  41. When your team is a #1 seed and advances to the Final Four…. March Gladness.
  42. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me how many Final Four appearance by the Auburn Tigers?
  43. During 2025 March Madness. opponents of Houston seemed to feel like it was a match-up between Sampson and Goliath.
  44. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me how many Final Four appearances by the Houston Cougars?
  45. #2 Michigan State Basketball Jokes: Tom Izzo GREAT coach… He has taken ELEVEN teams to the Elite Eight.
  46. #2 Tennessee Basketball Jokes:

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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best 2025 March Madness Final Four college basketball jokes.
  2. Basketball Jokes for March Madness: A grandson was visiting his grandfather at the nursing home. When the boy walked into the room, the grandfather smiled. The boy enthusiastically said, “Grandpa you have March Madness teeth! You are down to your Final Four!” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  3. When your team advances to the Final Four…. March Gladness.
  4. 2025 March Madness Jokes: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name site of the 2025 Final Four? (San Antonio, Texas)
  5. 2025 March Madness Jokes: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the 2025 teams that advanced to Final Four? (#1 Duke, #1 Florida,
  6. How did the UConn Women’s Basketball team make the 2025 Final Four?… They played defense like dogs.
  7. What Women’s Basketball team is the White Mountains (NH) cheering forin the 2025 Final Four?…. The UConn Hu “skies.”
  8. What Women’s Basketball team is the Green Mountains (VT) cheering for in the 2025 Final Four?…. The UConn Hu “skies.”
  9. 2025 March Madness Jokes: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the 2025 coaches that advanced to Final Four? (#1 Duke Jon Scheyer, #1 Florida Todd Golden,
  10. Tom Izzo good coach… He has taken EIGHT teams to the Final Four.
  11. Duke Basketball Jokes: When your team is a #1 seed and advances to the Final Four…. March Gladness.
  12. When your team advances to the Final Four…. March Gladness.
  13. My bracket is less “March Madness” and more “March Sadness.”
  14. When your team loses in the Elite Eight…. March Sadness.
  15. Tom Izzo good at coaching… I always have Michigan State going far in my bracket.
  16. Tom Izzo good at coaching… I have Michigan State winning the whole thing.

Duke Basketball Jokes

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Duke Basketball Jokes

  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best 2025 Duke basketball jokes.
  2. Duke students have trouble spelling “Krzyzewski.” UNC students have trouble spelling “Smith.” (North Carolina Jokes & Grammar Jokes)
  3. Duke Basketball Jokes: Cooper Flagg was the Maine attraction in March Madness 2025.
  4. Cooper Flagg… forces opponents to raise the white flag.
  5. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe tell me how many Final Four appearance by the Duke Blue Devils?
  6. Some Duke fans raise a toast to Cooper Flagg. Others raise a flag.. Cooper Flagg and his teammates are working hard to raise…. another NCAA Championship banner.
  7. What is a sad, sad, college basketball team?… The Duke Blue Devils. (Psychology Jokes)
  8. Duke Basketball Jokes: 2025 Elite Eight Duke Mascot Headband vs. Alabama “Alabuuuumer”
  9. 2025 Sweet Sixteen Duke Mascot Headband vs. Arizona “U of Average”
  10. 2025 2nd Round Duke Mascot head band vs. Baylor “unBEARable.”
  11. Cooper Flagg… forces opponents to raise the white flag.
  12. Coach Krzyzewski Baseball Career: Coach K had an amazing career as a college basketball coach. Many people do not know that before coaching basketball, he was a baseball player. He was a solid infielder and outfield, but Coach “K” was the worst hitter on the team. Coach K was always a focused on team success from a very young age. The baseball coach saw this and want to find a role for him. He tried him out on the mound and found out that Coach K was a fantastic pitcher. He finished the season pitching and lead the pitching staff in strikeouts. He truly was Coach K! (North Carolina Jokes & Baseball Jokes)
  13. What fan base keeps psychiatrists busy during March Madness?… The Cameron Crazies.
  14. What fan base has the most mental health issues during March Madness?… The Cameron Crazies.
  15. What legendary college basketball would be an awful major league baseball hitter?… Coach K! (Baseball Jokes)
  16. Duke March Madness Bracket Name: Raising the Cooper Flagg!
  17. Do you know what is a red flag for Duke winning the 2025 National Championship?… An injured Cooper Flagg.
  18. This March, do you think I could make some money selling a Cooper Flagg Flag?  
  19. Do you think it would be smart for Proctor & Gamble to offer an NIL Deal to Tyrese Proctor of Duke?
  20. Cooper Flagg would be a great ambassador for Flag Day!  
  21. Cooper Flagg should look into an NIL deal with Fort McHenry.
  22. When your team is a #1 seed and playing right around the corner in Raleigh, NC…. March Gladness.
  23. When your team is a #1 seed…. March Gladness.
  24. When your team is a #1 seed and playing right around the corner…. March Gladness.
  25. Why was Coach K upset with Christian Laettner?… He was always late!
  26. What’s the difference between God and Coach K?… God doesn’t think he’s Coach K.

Crayola March Madness

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2025 Crayola March Madness teams.

  1. East Region #1: Duke Blue Devils
  2. East Region #2: Alabama Crimson Tide
  3. West Region #2: St. John’s Red Storm
  4. Midwest Region #3: Kentucky Men’s Basketball @KentuckyMBB Go Big Blue
  5. North Carolina: @UNC_Basketball Carolina Blue
  6. South Region #16: St. Francis Red Flash @RedFlashMBB

College Crayola Teams

  1. Alabama Crimson Tide
  2. Butler University: Butler Blue Mascot @TheButlerBlue
  3. Cornell Big Red
  4. Creighton Bluejays
  5. Dartmouth Big Green
  6. Duke Blue Devils
  7. Harvard Crimson
  8. Marquette Golden Eagles
  9. North Carolina: @UNC_Basketball Carolina Blue
  10. St. John’s Red Storm
  11. St. Joseph’s Red Flash @RedFlashMBB
  12. Syracuse Orange
  13. Texas Tech Red Raiders
  14. Tulane Green Wave

Basketball Jokes for St. Patrick’s Day

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  1. Do you have a date for the St. Patrick’s Day basketball game?…. Yes I do. March 17th.
  2. Basketball Jokes for St; Patrick’s Day: Knock Knock …. Who’s there? ….Irish!… Irish Who? …. Irish you were a better basketball coach. (St Patrick’s Day Jokes for Teachers & St. Patrick’s Day Knock Knock Jokes)
  3. Basketball Jokes for St; Patrick’s Day: Knock Knock …. Who’s there? ….Irish!… Irish Who? …. Irish we were a better basketball team. (St Patrick’s Day Jokes for Teachers & St. Patrick’s Day Knock Knock Jokes)
  4. Basketball Jokes for St; Patrick’s Day: Knock Knock …. Who’s there? ….Irish!… Irish Who? …. Irish the referee weren’t so blind. (St Patrick’s Day Jokes for Teachers & St. Patrick’s Day Knock Knock Jokes)
  5. March 17th Basketball Jokes for St; Patrick’s Day: Knock Knock …. Who’s there? ….Irish!… Irish Who? …. Irish you were a better basketball player. (St Patrick’s Day Jokes for Teachers & St. Patrick’s Day Knock Knock Jokes)

March Madness Lessons for Teachers

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Guest Blog by MyTownTutors.

Most of the best lessons are created by teachers when there is an “aha moment” while walking, commuting to school, or any other time a teachers is thinking about the next lesson plan.

What is March Madness?

Before sharing a lesson with students, it is good for a teachers to have a basic understanding of what March Madness is. March Madness is a three week tournaments with 68 teams competing in a single elimination tournament to crown one champion. The beauty of the tournament is that it is so unpredictable. There are upsets, amazing team and individual performances, and last second heroics. For the sports fan, it is an incredible time of year.

Geography

March Madness lends itself to geography lessons for all grade levels. The tournament is divided into 4 different geographic regions. East, West, South, Midwest. Student could research the locations for each round.

In 2025 the cities will be Cleveland; Denver; Milwaukee; Lexington, Kentucky; Providence, Rhode Island; Wichita, Kansas; and Raleigh, North Carolina. The Final Four and the championship game will be held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The “First Four” games will be played in Dayton, Ohio.

Students can measure the distance from the school to the game sites. Teachers also could analyze the locations and geography of the schools who are playing in the tournaments.

Math

Math teachers have a lot of fun with March Madness. At the elementary level, the teachers can simply create a worksheet using the numbers of the match-ups in each round. Replace the vs. with the skill the students are using. Addition (+), subtration (-), multiplication (x), and division (÷).

1 vs. 16

2 vs. 15

3 vs. 14

4 vs. 13

5 vs. 12

6 vs. 11

7 vs. 10

8 vs. 9

Word problems are also a great way to use March Madness. Teachers can create a few word problems each year and simply change the names of the teams to stay current.

Reading

Teachers can find readings about basketball or basketball players. There are many great upsets that a history teacher could share with class. One great example is the 1983 NC State upset of the University of Houston with the nickname of Phi Slamma Jamma.

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First Four March Madness Jokes

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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best First Four March Madness college basketball jokes.
  2. When your team makes the First Four…. March Gladness.
  3. When your team loses the First Four game…. March Sadness.
  4. When your team is one of the First Four Out …. March Gladness.
  5. When your team wins the First Four game…. March Gladness.
  6. First Four March Madness Pick-up Line: I wish I were Dayton you!
  7. #16 seed St. Joseph’s Red Flash @RedFlashMBB has been selected for the 2025 Crayola March Madness.
  8. The Boston Celtics had TWO Big Threes… Xavier has the Three Musketeers.
  9. The offical candy bar of the Xavier Basketball Team… Three Musketeers.
  10. The #16 Alabama State Hornets recorded their 1st March Madness win…. They stung #16 seed St. Joseph’s Red Flash.
  11. What a great season for the Texas Longhorn basketball season. But it is going to be a looooong ride home after losing to Xavier in the First Four.
  12. Did you see the final play where the Hornets of Alabama State defeated St. Joseph’s Red Flash with a home run play… that must have really stung.
  13. I guess it is pretty appropriate that the leading scorer in the SEC is Tre Johnson from Texas.

Basketball Jokes for Pi Day

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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best basketball jokes for Pi Day.
  2. What did the triangle offense say to the ball?… “You’re pointless.” (Geometry Jokes)

Massachusetts High School Basketball: How Accurate Are MIAA Power Rankings?

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The MIAA has been using the Power Ranking System to determine who will make the post season basketball tournaments. This system using a combinations of the following to determine rankings:

  1. AVG. MARGIN = Average margin of victory, capped at +/- 10 points for any one game
  2. OPP. RATING = Average of a team’s opponents’ Overall Ratings
  3. RATING = Team’s Overall Rating (Avg. Margin + Opp. Rating

The goal of the power rankings to accurately assess the best and worst teams in the state and every team in between.

The best assessment is how many of the top teams make the Boys Final Four and Girls Final Four. It is also important to look at the boys and girls upsets in the State Tournament.

The final assessments is how many #1 seeds are crowned State Champions.

Boys Final Four (12/20 = 60%)

  1. #1 seeds (5/5): #1 Franklin High School, #1 Malden Catholic High School, #1 St. Mary’s High School, #1 Albert D. Holland School Of Technology, #1 Pioneer Valley Regional School
  2. #2 seeds (3/5): #2 Norwell #2 Bourne #2 Hopedale Jr. / Sr.
  3. #3 seeds (1/5): #3 Newton North
  4. #4 seeds (3/5): #4 Central Catholic #4 Oliver Ames #4 Drury

Boys Final Four

  1. Division 1 (3/4 teams) #1 Franklin High School, #3 Newton North #4 Central Catholic #7 Springfield Central
  2. Division 2 (2/4 teams) #1 Malden Catholic High School #4 Oliver Ames #6 Somerset Berkley Regional #7 Masconomet Reg.
  3. Division 3 (2/4 teams) #1 St. Mary’s High School  #2 Norwell #6 Taconic #20 Old Rochester Reg.
  4. Division 4 (4 teams) #1 Albert D. Holland School Of Technology #2 Bourne #5 Monument Mountain Reg HS #6 Georgetown Middle / High School
  5. Division 5 (4 teams) #1 Pioneer Valley Regional School vs.#2 Hopedale Jr. / Sr. #4 Drury #11 Westport