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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best March Madness college basketball jokes.
  2. Duke Basketball Jokes: Cooper Flagg is the Maine attraction of 2025 March March Madness.
  3. All the #1 seeds advance to the Final Four in 2025…. that is ONEderful. (#1 Duke, #1 Florida, #1 Houston, #1 Auburn)
  4. 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!
  5. Great Crayola March Madness Match-up: 2025 East Regional Final: #1 Duke Blue Devils vs. #2 Alabama Crimson Tide
  6. 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.
  7. Do you know who has a really good sweeping hook shot?… Johni Broome of Auburn.
  8. Is the offical song of 2025 Final Four “Some Kind of ONEderful” by Grand Funk Railroad?… All four #1 seeds are in it! (#1 Duke, #1 Florida, #1 Houston, #1 Auburn)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Cooper Flagg… forces opponents to raise the white flag.
  13. 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)
  14. My bracket is less “March Madness” and more “March Sadness.”
  15. The Auburn basketball coach is a great motivator…. He has so many Pearls of wisdom to share with his players..
  16. Who is a better college basketball team?… The Maryland Crab 5 (2025) or the University of Michigan Fab 5 (1992)?
  17. March Madness 1979: Who is the Audubon’s Society’s favorite Final Four Player of all-time?… Larry Bird. (Bird Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  18. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Boston Tea Party: December 16, 1773 Alabama THREE Party: March 27, 2025 (Alabama hit an NCAA men’s tournament record 25 three-pointers in a 113-88 rout of Brigham Young in the Sweet 16)
  19. March Madness 1979 How did Michigan State defeat the Sycamores of Indiana State in the 1979 Championship game?… It was Magic.
  20. 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.
  21. Elite Eight Jokes: Auburn Tigers: How did Auburn make it to the Elite Eight?…. They scratched and clawed.
  22. March Madness Pun: I try not to limit my madness to March.
  23. 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).
  24. What fan base keeps psychiatrists busy during March Madness?… The Cameron Crazies.
  25. 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.
  26. What is the #1 spring social event for college basketball players?… The Big Dance!
  27. Who is a florist’s favorite March Madness player of all-time?… Jalen Rose of Michigan’s the Fab 5. (Flower Jokes & Michigan Jokes)
  28. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Why doesn’t Mark Sears have an NIL deal with Sears?
  29. Do you think it would be smart for Proctor & Gamble to offer an NIL Deal to Tyrese Proctor of Duke?
  30. What did the March say to all the madness?… What’s all that bracket. (March Jokes)
  31. 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)
  32. First Four March Madness Pick-up Line: I wish I were Dayton you!
  33. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the ONLY coach who has brought 6 teams to March Madness? (Rick Pitino)
  34. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Tom Izzo SPECTACULAR coach… He has taken SIXTEEN teams to the SWEET SIXTEEN.
  35. March Madness Pun: Filling out an office pool for March Madness is the most work I have done in the office since last March.
  36. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Gladys… Gladys who?…. Gladys March Madness Aren’t you? 
  37. 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)
  38. Sweet Sixteen Jokes: Arizona Player: Caleb “Show Me Some” Love for reaching the Sweet Sixteen and battling #1 Duke.
  39. I just knew Auburn would win. They were ready to play…. They had the “Eye of The Tiger.”
  40. 2025 March March Madness 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)
  41. “He’s great on the court,” a sportswriter said of a college basketball player in an interview with his coach. “But’s how’s his scholastic work?” “Why, he makes straight A’s,” replied the coach. “Wonderful!” said the sportswriter. “Yes,” agreed the coach, “but his B’s are a little crooked.” (Grammar Jokes)
  42. 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)
  43. 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?
  44. Sweet Sixteen Jokes: What Sweet Sixteen team cannot be tamed?… Th Arizona WILD cats
  45. Do you think BarkBox should hire Charles BARKley to be a spokesperson?
  46. Duke Basketball Jokes: Sweet Sixteen Duke Mascot Headband vs. Arizona “U of Average”
  47. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Florida advanced to the Sweet Sixteen, beating 2-time defending National Champions UConn. UConn’s help defense just was not good enough. I guess you could say there just was not enough…. Gator – aid.
  48. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe believe the McNeese State Basketball manager, Amir Khan, is the 1st manager to get an NIL deal?
  49. What do you call it when the Cinderella team busts your bracket?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  50. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the SIX DIFFERENT teams Rick Pitino has coached to March Madness? (Boston University, Providence, Kentucky, Louisville, Iona and St. John’s)
  51. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Do you think Danny Wolf choosing Michigan had anything to do with the mascot?
  52. 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)
  53. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Hey NY Post…. 86 Fried Calipari!
  54. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: This March, do you think I could make some money selling a Cooper Flagg…. Flag?
  55. If Clark Kellogg played during the NIL era, he would have had a great cereal deal. I can see it now, Clark and Tony the Tiger yelling “They’re GREAT!”
  56. 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.
  57. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: 2nd Round Duke Mascot head band vs. Baylor “unBEARable”
  58. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: I know this is politically incorrect, so please forgive us, but if McNeese State played St. John’s in the 1980s in March Madness… the headlines would read “Cowboys & Indians.”
  59. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the team whose has the longest current streak of going to the Sweet Sixteen (#1 Houston)?
  60. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: McNeese State Coach Will Wade had a great run. He coached his last game with the Cowboys and will now… ride off into the sunset to NC State.
  61. Duke Basketball Jokes: #11 Drake upsetting #6 Missouri… Music to the ears of Drake fans.
  62. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: BREAKING NEWS: Weather Alert: There is Red Storm rising today in Providence!
  63. When your team is a #1 seed and advances to the Final Four…. March Gladness.
  64. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Crime increases in Kansas during March Madness. There is a Tik Tok sensation… The Kansas Jayhawk Jay Walk.
  65. Who is a florist’s favorite March Madness announcer of all-time?… Jalen Rose of Michigan’s the Fab 5. (Flower Jokes & Michigan Jokes)
  66. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Do you know what is a red flag for Duke winning the 2025 National Championship?… An injured Cooper Flagg.
  67. Tom Izzo good at coaching… I have Michigan State winning the whole thing.
  68. When your team advances to the Final Four…. March Gladness.
  69. When your team loses in the Elite Eight…. March Sadness.
  70. Final Four Jokes: Tom Izzo EXCELLENT coach… He has taken teams to the EIGHT Final Fours.
  71. Do you think Purdue Coach Matt Painter could get an NIL deal with Sherwin-Williams for his team?
  72. What schools are part of the Crayola March Madness?… Brown University, Creighton Bluejays Butler Blue mascot, Duke Blue Devils, Harvard Crimson, Tulane Green Wave.
  73. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: The Boston Celtics had TWO Big Threes… Xavier has the Three Musketeers.
  74. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: What is the most watched movie by St. John’s basketball fans?… The Godfather in honor of Rick Pitino.
  75. Duke Basketball Jokes: What fan base has the most mental health issues during March Madness?… The Cameron Crazies.
  76. Duke 2025 March Madness Bracket Name: Raising the Flagg!
  77. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe who?… Canoe name the impressive coaching match-up between 2 friends and legendary coaches in Prividence? John Calipari (Arkansas) & Rick Pitino (St. John’s)
  78. 2021 March Madness Jokes: Who had Oral Roberts advancing in their March Madness bracket?… The American Dental Association! (Dentist Jokes & Oklahoma Jokes)
  79. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Cooper Flagg would be a great ambassador… for Flag Day!  
  80. 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)
  81. 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.
  82. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: National Audubon Society March Madness Match-up: #9 Creighton Blue Jays vs. #8 Louisville Cardinals.
  83. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: The #8 Louisville Cardinals lost to the #9 Creighton Blue Jays in a 2025 National Audubon Society March Madness Match-up. After the game…. They were angry birds.
  84. March Madness 2021: What’s a March Madness cheerleader’s favorite color?… Yeller! (Cheerleading Jokes & Crayon Jokes)
  85. First Four March Madness Jokes: The #16 Alabama State Hornets recorded their 1st March Madness win…. They stung #16 seed St. Joseph’s Red Flash.
  86. 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)
  87. Where do Notre Dame fans sit to watch games during March Madness?… Paddy O’Furniture. (St. Patrick’s Day Jokes)
  88. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: The official candy bar of the Xavier Basketball Team… Three Musketeers.
  89. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: How did Maryland beat Grand Canyon… The talent gap was too wide.
  90. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: High Point Panther Juslin Bodo Bodo: “The name is so nice, you say it twice.”
  91. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: I guess it is pretty appropriate that the leading scorer in the SEC is Tre Johnson from Texas.
  92. Tom Izzo good at coaching… I always have Michigan State going far in my bracket.
  93. 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.”
  94. 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.
  95. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Who is Peyton Manning’s favorite 2025 March Madness team?… Omaha.
  96. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Did you hear the Omaha Men’s Basketball program is looking for an NIL deal?… Waste Management and Rubbermaid are extremely interested.
  97. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Who is Oscar the Grouch’s favorite 2025 March Madness team?… Omaha.
  98. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: How has #7 Kansas qualified for 28 consecutive appearances in March Madness?… The coaches and players have great SELF-esteem.
  99. Sports Reporter: What do you think about the execution of your team? Frustrated losing March Madness coach: I support that 100%!
  100. How did #10 Arkansas defeat #7 Kansas?… Kansas had a little SELF-esteem problem.
  101. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: The High Point of High Points Mens basketball program…. being the #13 Seed in the 2025 March Madness.
  102. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #1 seed loses to a #16 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  103. 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.
  104. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 March Madness fans need an XXL size hat?… More head State. (Hat Jokes)
  105. When your team makes the First Four…. March Gladness.
  106. When your team loses the First Four game…. March Sadness.
  107. When your team is one of the First Four Out …. March Sadness.
  108. When your team wins the First Four game…. March Gladness.
  109. First Four Jokes: #16 seed St. Joseph’s Red Flash @RedFlashMBB has been selected for the 2025 Crayola March Madness.
  110. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Who is the Royal Family’s favorite college basketball player?… Derik Queen, University or Maryland.
  111. March Madness 2023: How did Angel Reese and her teammates celebrate the National Championship?… With Reeses Pieces.
  112. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: I got a great NIL idea for Derik Queen… be a spokesperson for Speed Queen appliances.
  113. What do you call it when your team loses the League Tournament Championship Game and the automatic NCAA Tournament Bid?… March Sadness.
  114. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Is it weird the James Madison Dukes played Duke?
  115. March Madness 2025 Jokes: Did you hear about Hunter Dickson’s NIL deal… he will be a spokesman for the NRA.
  116. March Madness 2025 Jokes: Grand Canyon won the 2025 WAC tournament…. The talent gap was too wide!
  117. March Madness 2025 Jokes: Did you know the Weather Channel is the unofficial sponsor of Red Storm Rising?
  118. March Madness 2025 Jokes: Who did the weather person pick to win March Madness 2025?… St. John’s Red Storm.
  119. What do you call it when a lower seeded team beats a higher seeded team?… March Gladness.
  120. What do you call it when your team is one of the First Four Out?… March Sadness.
  121. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Do you know what is a red flag for Duke winning the 2025 ACC Championship?… An injured Cooper Flagg.
  122. 2025 March March Madness Jokes: Do you know what is NOT a red flag for Duke winning the 2025 National Championship?… A healthy Cooper Flagg.
  123. Cooper Flagg should look into an NIL deal with Fort McHenry.
  124. What do you call a crazy March Madness basketball fan?… A basket-case!
  125. My bracket is so bad… it’s giving the NCAA selection committee a run for their money.
  126. March Madness 2023: Some people describe the historic 2023 Final Four as wonderful?… I would describe it as “ONE” derless. (Final Four Teams #4MW UConn Huskies (5th title, 5th title game, 6th Final Four) Runner-up #5S San Diego State Aztecs (1st title game, 1st Final Four) Semifinalists #9E Florida Atlantic Owls (1st Final Four) #5MW Miami Hurricanes (1st Final Four)
  127. What do you call it when your team is on the bubble and gets overlooked on Selection Sunday?… March Sadness.
  128. My boss told me to focus on work during March Madness… I told him my bracket is my work.
  129. My bracket is less accurate than a weather forecast in a hurricane
  130. The only upset with my March Madness bracket is my stomach.
  132. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A March Madness basketball coach?” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  133. Why was the basketball arena hot during the 2021 NCAA basketball tournament?… No fans. (Covid Jokes)
  134. Why did the March Madness basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  135. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What was the #1 watched show on TV Land during the Women’s Final Four in Cleveland in 2024?… MASH, the fans love Hawkeye.
  136. It’s “tip-off” time for March Madness.
  137. I hope your big decisions in life aren’t as ill-conceived as your March Madness bracket.
  138. Don’t “foul” up your bracket.
  139. Why are college coaches & players so excited to make it to the last hole in golf?… They love the final fore. (Final Four Jokes & Golf Jokes)
  140. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Men’s NCAA Division I Basketball Champions? ‍
  141. Where does the NCAA buy March Madness basketball uniforms?… New Jersey. (New Jersey Jokes)
  142. “We have a great bunch of outside shooters; unfortunately, all our games are played indoors.” Weldon Drew (New Mexico Jokes)
  143. First Four March Madness Pick-up Line: Would you like to join me for a play-in game?
  144. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did UConn win back-to-back NCAA Final Fours?… They played defense like dogs. (Dog Jokes)
  145. March Madness Pick-Up Line: Do you want to come back to my place and have one shining moment?
  146. What do you call a crazy March Madness basketball coach?… A basket-case!
  147. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Why didn’t #12 Grand Canyon University knock of #4 Alabama to advance to the Sweet 16?… The talent gap was too wide.
  148. March Madness 2023: How did the #1 Purdue fans react to the loss to #16 Fairleigh Dickinson? … They were boiling mad. (New Jersey Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  149. What do you call an unbelievable story about a basketball team’s underdog win in the Final Four?… A tall tale. (Book Jokes)
  150. Why do most college basketball players only play 14 holes of golf?… Because they can’t make it to the Final Four.
  151. March Madness 2023: How did #16 Fairleigh Dickinson upset #1 Purdue?… Not really sure. I guess it just was their knight. (Knight Jokes & New Jersey Jokes)
  152. What do March Madness basketball cheerleaders drink before they go to a basketball game?… Root beer! (Cheerleading Jokes)
  153. Choose your March Madness teams wisely… it’s “court”-ing disaster otherwise.
  154. “I told one player, ‘Son, I can’t understand it with you. Is it ignorance or apathy?’ He said, ‘Coach, I don’t know and I don’t care.’” Frank Layden (Grammar Jokes & New York Jokes)
  155. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Yale knock off Kentucky in the 1st round?… It is not the size of the dog in the fight, it is the size of the fight in the dog.
  156. I used to be addicted to college basketball… but I rebounded.
  157. What is the unofficial candy bar of college basketball tournament?… Fast break. (Final Four Jokes & Candy Jokes)
  158. What is Caitlin Clark’s #1 TV show?… MASH, she loves Hawkeye
  159. I’m not saying my team is bad… but their mascot just filed for free agency.
  160. What do you call a crazy March Madness basketball player?… A basket-case!
  161. Why was the March Madness basketball court all wet?… All the players were dribbling on it!
  162. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What is a boxer’s favorite college basketball team?… The DUKES of James Madison. (Boxing Jokes)
  163. March Madness… It’s a “fast break” from the usual NCAA schedule.
  164. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Men’s NCAA Division I Basketball Champions? ‍
  165. What do you call a higher seeded basketball team that loses in the 1st Round… A bawl club.
  166. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who did the Alaskan Iditarod team cheer for in the 2024 NCAA March Madness?… The UConn Huskies. (2023 March Madness Jokes)
  167. Who do skiers cheer for during March Madness?… The UConn Hu skies. (Dog Jokes & March Madness Jokes)
  168. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Legends who competed against each other for the 1st time in the 1979 NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State & Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  169. What do you call it when your team loses in the NCAA tournament?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  170. What do you call a sharp dressed March Madness fan?… March Swagness.
  171. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What was the #1 drink in Phoneix, Arizona during 2024 Final Four Weekend?… The Boilermaker, in honor of Zach Edey and Purdue.
  172. What do you call the NCAA tourney when a higher seed loses to a lower seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  173. .March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you hear about Hunter Dickson’s possible NIL deals… it is between Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops.
  174. March Madness 2023: Did you know Angel Reese’s favorite movie is Barbie…. She is nicknamed the Bayou Barbie.
  175. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did UConn make it to the 2024 Final Four?… They played defense like dogs. (Dog Jokes)
  176. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who is a lumberjack’s favorite March Madness player?… Kansas guard Nick “Timber” lake.  (Kansas Jokes)
  177. Why couldn’t the The Most Outstanding basketball player listen to his music?… Because he broke a record! (Music Jokes)
  178. True Love: I would miss one of the 67 March Madness games for you.
  179. March Madness… The tournament is a “full court press.”
  180. True Love: If a guy texts you back during March Madness…. MARRY HIM!
  181. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who are the ghosts cheering for in the 2024 March Madness?… Northwestern. They love Boo Buie.
  182. Why doesn’t BYU want to be this year’s Cinderella team?… Because the school considers the movie to be inappropriate. (Movie Jokes / Disney Jokes / Cinderella Jokes / Utah Jokes)
  183. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What did the announcer say when Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist, Jamal Shead, went down with an injury?… “Houston, we have a problem.”
  184. March Madness… the “slam dunk” of basketball tournaments.
  185. What falls during March Madness but never gets hurt?… Snow. (Snow Jokes)
  186. What falls during March Madness but never gets hurt?… Rain. 
  187. Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to the March Madness basketball game?… Because he had no body to go with.
  188. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Clemson knock off Baylor to advance to the Sweet 16?… The scratched and clawed.
  189. March Madness 2023: Did you know Angel Reese’s favorite childhood toy was Barbie…. She is nicknamed the Bayou Barbie.
  190. March Madness 2023: Did you know the Netherlands set a viewing record for watching the Final Four in 2023… Their favorite team is San Diego State coached by Brian “Dutch” er. (World Geography Jokes & California Jokes)
  191. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Alabama get the to the 2024 Final Four in Arizona?… They rolled on in!
  192. March Madness 2023: In the post-game interview, Coach Tobin Anderson was asked, how come you were not able to continue the Cinderella story and knock off FAU?… Not really sure. We worked our tails off. I guess it just wasn’t our knight. (Knight Jokes & New Jersey Jokes)
  193. Why did the March Madness team have a frog in the starting lineup?… Because he could make jump shots. (Frog Jokes)
  194. What does a March Madness basketball player say when he misses?… Shoot.
  195. Don’t get “courted” into making bad bets during March Madness.
  196. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Hall of Famer who went 33 – 1, losing the NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State (Canoe Jokes)
  197. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when looking at the Houston Cougars started missing free throws at the end of the 1983 championship game?… Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  198. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did North Carolina beat Michigan State to advance to the Sweet 16?… They dug their Tar Heels” on defense.
  199. March Madness 2023: How did Angel Reese and her teammates celebrate the National Championship?… With Reeses candy bars.
  200. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Which Final Four locker room has the best music?… NC State. They have two DJs on the team. DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. (365 Music Jokes)
  201. Did you hear one March Madness team is dressing only 7 players?… The rest dress themselves.
  202. March Madness 2023: How did the #15 Princeton Tigers get to the Sweet 16 beating #2 Arizona and #7 Missouri?… They scratched and clawed. (New Jersey Jokes)
  203. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Women’s NCAA Division III Champions? ‍
  204. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Men’s NCAA Division III Basketball Champions? ‍
  205. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Men’s NCAA Division II Basketball Champions? ‍
  206. March Madness 2023: How did the #15 Princeton Tigers get to the Sweet 16 beating #2 Arizona and #7 Missouri?… They scratched and clawed. (New Jersey Jokes)
  207. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you see #1 Purdue crushed #8 Utah State 106 – 67?… They were boiling hot!
  208. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who is the scariest player in the 2024 March Madness?… Boo Buie.
  209. Why can’t you play the March Madness games in the jungle?… Because there are too many cheetahs.
  210. Why can’t you play the Final Four in the jungle?… Because there are too many cheetahs..
  211. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What did the announcer say when Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist went down with an injury?… “Houston, we have a problem.”
  212. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Women’s NCAA Division I Championship Basketball? ‍
  213. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Men’s NCAA Division II Championship Basketball? ‍
  214. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Women’s NCAA Division II Championship Basketball? ‍
  215. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What song was playing in the streets of Grambling, Louisiana after the First Four victory in 2024?… “Grambling on” by Led Zeppelin. (365 Music Jokes & Louisiana Jokes)
  216. The team is “hoop”-ing for a win tonight.
  217. It’s a “ball” game, folks—anything can happen.
  218. March Madness is “on the ball.”
  219. That player is “net”ting some serious points.
  220. The crowd is going “wild” for their team.
  221. The team is “shooting” for the stars.
  222. March Madness is a “rebound” opportunity for underdog teams.
  223. Watch out for those sneaky “backdoor” plays.
  224. The players are “dribbling” past the competition.
  225. It’s a “jump ball” situation—any team can win.
  226. The fans are “sweating” bullets during these games.
  227. That dunk was “off the charts.”
  228. Let’s “shoot hoops” and make some predictions.
  229. March Madness 2023: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the programs that appeared in their 1st Final Four in 2023? (Canoe Jokes)
  230. What do you call an Alaskan in a Final Four basketball game?… A referee.
  231. March Madness 2023: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the coach who appeared in his 1st Final Four in his first season as a Division I college coach in 2023? (Canoe Jokes)
  232. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when looking at the Houston Cougars free throws in the championship game 10/19 (53%)?… Houston, we have a problem.
  233. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #2 seed loses to a #15 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  234. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #3 seed loses to a #14 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  235. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good March Madness knock-knock joke?
  236. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know any good March Madness knock knock jokes? (June Jokes & Spring Knock Knock Jokes)
  237. Why is the basketball arena hot after the Final Four game?… Because all the fans have left.

  1. SIMPLE Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best 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. Crime increases in Kansas during March Madness. There is a Tik Tok sensation… The Kansas Jayhawk Jay Walk.
  7. First Four March Madness Pick-up Line: Would you like to join me for a play-in game?
  8. What do you call it when your team is one of the First Four Out?… March Sadness.
  9. I try not to limit my madness to March.
  10. Where do Notre Dame fans sit to watch games during March Madness?… Paddy O’Furniture. (St. Patrick’s Day Jokes)
  11. My bracket is less “March Madness” and more “March Sadness.”
  12. What is the #1 social event for college basketball players?… The Big Dance!
  13. What did the March say to all the madness?… What’s all that bracket. (March Jokes)
  14. What do you call it when your team is on the bubble and gets overlooked on Selection Sunday?… March Sadness.
  15. Sports Reporter: What do you think about the execution of your team? Frustrated losing March Madness coach: I support that 100%!
  16. My boss told me to focus on work during March Madness… I told him my bracket is my work.
  17. My bracket is less accurate than a weather forecast in a hurricane
  18. The only upset with my March Madness bracket is my stomach.
  19. Why did the March Madness basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  20. It’s “tip-off” time for March Madness.
  21. I hope your big decisions in life aren’t as ill-conceived as your March Madness bracket.
  22. Don’t “foul” up your bracket.
  23. Why are college coaches & players so excited to make it to the last hole in golf?… They love the final fore. (Final Four Jokes & Golf Jokes)
  24. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… Canoe Canoe who?… Canoe name the most recent Men’s NCAA Division I Basketball Champions? ‍
  25. Where does the NCAA buy March Madness basketball uniforms?… New Jersey. (New Jersey Jokes)
  26. March Madness Pick-Up Line: Do you want to come back to my place and have one shining moment?
  27. What do March Madness basketball cheerleaders drink before they go to a basketball game?… Root beer! (Cheerleading Jokes)
  28. Choose your March Madness teams wisely… it’s “court”-ing disaster otherwise
  29. “I told one player, ‘Son, I can’t understand it with you. Is it ignorance or apathy?’ He said, ‘Coach, I don’t know and I don’t care.’” Frank Layden (Grammar Jokes & New York Jokes)
  30. I used to be addicted to college basketball… but I rebounded.
  31. What is the unofficial candy bar of college basketball tournament?… Fast break. (Final Four Jokes & Candy Jokes)
  32. What do you call a higher seeded basketball team that loses in the 1st Round… A bawl club.
  33. March Madness… It’s a “fast break” from the usual NCAA schedule.
  34. I’m not saying my team is bad… but their mascot just filed for free agency.
  35. True Love: I would miss one of the 67 March Madness games for you.
  36. March Madness… The tournament is a “full court press.”
  37. March Madness is the “slam dunk” of basketball tournaments.
  38. What falls during March Madness but never gets hurt?… Snow. (Snow Jokes)
  39. What falls during March Madness but never gets hurt?… Rain. 
  40. Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to the March Madness basketball game?… Because he had no body to go with.
  41. Why did the March Madness team have a frog in the starting lineup?… Because he could make jump shots. (Frog Jokes)
  42. What does a March Madness basketball player say when he misses?… Shoot.
  43. Don’t get “courted” into making bad bets during March Madness.
  44. True Love: If a guy texts you back during March Madness…. MARRY HIM!
  45. What do you call a crazy March Madness basketball player?… A basket-case!
  46. What do you call a crazy March Madness basketball fan?… A basket-case!
  47. What do you call a crazy March Madness basketball coach?… A basket-case!
  48. My bracket is so bad… it’s giving the NCAA selection committee a run for their money.
  49. What do you call it when your team loses the League Tournament Championship Game and the automatic NCAA Tournament Bid?… March Sadness.
  50. What do you call it when the Cinderella team busts your bracket?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  51. Filling out an office pool for March Madness is the most work I have done in the office since last March.
  52. 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)
  53. 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 / Dentist Jokes)
  54. What’s a March Madness cheerleader’s favorite color?… Yeller! (Cheerleading Jokes & Crayon Jokes)
  55. “We have a great bunch of outside shooters; unfortunately, all our games are played indoors.” Weldon Drew (New Mexico Jokes)
  56. “I told one player, ‘Son, I can’t understand it with you. Is it ignorance or apathy?’ He said, ‘Coach, I don’t know and I don’t care.’” Frank Layden (Grammar Jokes & New York Jokes)
  57. “He’s great on the court,” a sportswriter said of a college basketball player in an interview with his coach. “But’s how’s his scholastic work?” “Why, he makes straight A’s,” replied the coach. “Wonderful!” said the sportswriter. “Yes,” agreed the coach, “but his B’s are a little crooked.” (Grammar Jokes)
  58. What do March Madness basketball cheerleaders drink before they go to a basketball game?… Root beer! (Cheerleading Jokes)
  59. What do you call it when you lower seeded team beats a higher seeded team?… March Gladness.
  60. What schools are part of the Crayola March Madness?… Brown University, Creighton Bluejays Butler Blue mascot, Duke Blue Devils, Harvard Crimson, Tulane Green Wave.
  61. Where does the NCAA buy March Madness basketball uniforms?… New Jersey. (New Jersey Jokes)
  62. What do you call it when your lower seeded team beats a higher seeded team?… March Gladness.
  63. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A March Madness basketball coach?” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  64. Sports Reporter: What do you think about the execution of your team? Frustrated losing March Madness coach: I support that 100%!
  65. Crime increases in Kansas during March Madness. There is a Tik Tok sensation… The Kansas Jayhawk Jay Walk.
  66. Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to the college basketball game?… Because he had no body to go with.
  67. What is the unofficial candy bar of March Madness?… Fast break. (Final Four Jokes & Candy Jokes)
  68. Where do Notre Dame fans sit to watch games during March Madness?… Paddy O’Furniture. (St. Patrick’s Day Jokes)
  69. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #1 seed loses to a #16 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  70. I try not to limit my madness to March.
  71. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #2 seed loses to a #15 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  72. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #3 seed loses to a #14 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  73. What do you call the NCAA tourney when a higher seed loses to a lower seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  74. What do you call it when your team loses in the NCAA tournament?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  75. Why do most college basketball players only play 14 holes of golf?… Because they can’t make it to the Final Four.
  76. Why doesn’t BYU want to be this year’s Cinderella team?… Because the school considers the movie to be inappropriate. (Movie Jokes / Disney Jokes / Cinderella Jokes / Utah Jokes)
  77. Why are college coaches & players so excited to make it to the last hole in golf?… They love the final fore. (Final Four Jokes & Golf Jokes)
  78. Why did the March Madness basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  79. I used to be addicted to college basketball… but I rebounded.
  80. Why was the March Madness basketball court all wet?… All the players were dribbling on it!
  81. What drops during March Madness but never gets hurt?… Snow. (Snow Jokes)
  82. What drops during March Madness but never gets hurt?… Rain. 
  83. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know how to tell a good March Madness knock-knock joke?
  84. Why couldn’t the The Most Outstanding basketball player listen to his music?… Because he broke a record! (Music Jokes)
  85. Knock Knock… Who’s there?… June… June who?… June know any good March Madness knock knock jokes? (June Jokes & Spring Knock Knock Jokes)
  86. Why did the March Madness team have a frog in the starting lineup?… Because he could make jump shots. (Frog Jokes)
  87. Did you hear one March Madness team is dressing only 7 players?… The rest dress themselves.
  88. What does a March Madness basketball player say when he misses?… Shoot.
  89. Why is the basketball arena hot after the Final Four game?… Because all the fans have left.
  90. What do you call a higher seeded basketball team that loses in the 1st Round… A bawl club.
  91. What do you call an unbelievable story about a basketball team’s underdog win in the Final Four?… A tall tale. (Book Jokes)

101 College Basketball Jokes

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  1. Knock knock?…Who is there?…Boo… Boo Who?… Don’t cry! We have the best college basketball jokes.
  2. 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)
  3. “We have a great bunch of outside shooters; unfortunately, all our games are played indoors.” Weldon Drew (New Mexico Jokes)
  4. “I told one player, ‘Son, I can’t understand it with you. Is it ignorance or apathy?’ He said, ‘Coach, I don’t know and I don’t care.’” Frank Layden (Grammar Jokes & New York Jokes)
  5. 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)
  6. 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 / Dentist Jokes)
  7. “All I know is, as long as I led the Southeastern Conference in scoring, my grades would be fine.” Charles Barkley (Alabama Jokes)
  8. 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)
  9. What is a heart surgeon’s favorite college basketball team of all time?… 1983 N.C. State NCAA Champions – the Cardiac Pack.
  10. March Madness 2023: Some people describe the historic 2023 Final Four as wonderful?… I would describe it as “ONE” derless.
  11. 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.”
  12. What college basketball team is the favorite of Dr. Seuss?… The Indiana “Who” siers. (Dr. Seuss Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  13. March Madness 2023: How did the #1 Purdue fans react to the loss to #16 Fairleigh Dickinson? … They were boiling mad. (New Jersey Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  14. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the most viewed NCAA Championship game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State vs. Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  15. 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)
  16. If “Pistol” Pete Maravich played in March Madness today… he would get a sweet NIL deal from the NRA.
  17. March Madness 1979 How did Michigan State defeat the Sycamores of Indiana State in the 1979 Championship game?… It was Magic.
  18. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you hear about Hunter Dickson’s NIL deal… he will be a spokesman for the NRA.
  19. Why is North Carolina always one of the top college basketball programs?… They always dig their heels in on defense. (North Carolina Jokes)
  20. Who is a florist’s favorite March Madness player of all-time?… Jalen Rose of the Fab 5. (Flower Jokes & Michigan Jokes)
  21. Why did the college basketball player take an art class?… Because he wanted to learn how to draw fouls!
  22. When Austin Peay University had a player named Fly Williams, the students would chant, “The Fly is open! Let’s go Peay!” (Tennessee Jokes
  23. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What was the #1 watched show on TV Land during the Women’s Final Four in Cleveland in 2024?… MASH, the fans love Hawkeye.
  24. March Madness 1979: Who is the Audubon’s Society’s favorite Final Four Player of all-time?… Larry Bird. (Bird Jokes & Indiana Jokes)
  25. Duke fans have trouble spelling “Krzyzewski.” UNC fans have trouble spelling “Williams.” (Grammar Jokes & North Carolina Jokes)
  26. What college basketball Hall of Fame coach would be a great school administrator…. Dean Smith (North Carolina Jokes)
  27. Grandfather: Bet I can tell you the score before the game starts! Grandson: No Way! Grandfather: 0-0. (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  28. What did the March say to all the madness?… What’s all that bracket. (March Jokes)
  29. What do you call an Alaskan in a Final Four basketball game?… A referee.
  30. What schools are part of the Crayola March Madness?… Brown University, Creighton Bluejays Butler Blue mascot, Duke Blue Devils, Harvard Crimson, Tulane Green Wave.
  31. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Did you hear about Hunter Dickson’s possible NIL deals… it is between Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops.
  32. What did Delaware to the college basketball game?… Idaho, Alaska. Maybe her New Jersey. (Top 50 State Jokes & Basketball Jokes)
  33. Wolf Moon Jokes: NC State Basketball… The unofficial college basketball team of the Wolf Moon.
  34. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Yale knock of Kentucky in the 1st round?… It is not the size of the dog in the fight, it is the size of the fight in the dog.
  35. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What did the announcer say when Naismith College Player of the Year Finalist, Jamal Shead, went down with an injury?… “Houston, we have a problem.”
  36. March Madness 2023: How did #16 Fairleigh Dickinson upset #1 Purdue?… Not really sure. I guess it just was their knight. (Knight Jokes & New Jersey Jokes)
  37. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Why didn’t #12 Grand Canyon University knock of #4 Alabama to advance to the Sweet 16?… The talent gap was too wide.
  38. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did UConn make it to the 2024 Final Four?… They played defense like dogs. (Dog Jokes)
  39. Why did the college basketball player get a job at the bakery?… He wanted to create more turnovers.
  40. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Is it weird the James Madison Dukes played Duke?
  41. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who are the ghosts cheering for in the 2024 March Madness?… Northwestern. They love Boo Buie.
  42. Why didn’t the skeleton want to go to the college basketball game?… Because he had no body to go with.
  43. Why did the basketball player go to jail?… Because he was bouncing checks!
  44. What do you call it when the Cinderella team busts your bracket?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  45. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A March Madness basketball coach?” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  46. What do you call it when your team loses in the NCAA tournament?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  47. Why do Elite Eight fans only play 14 holes of golf?… Because they can’t make it to the Final Four. (Golf Jokes & Final Four Jokes)
  48. Basketball coaches have really focused on “Stop the Steal” since it was introduced in 2016… They really value limiting turnovers and ball security. (Election Jokes)
  49. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 March Madness fans need an XXL size hat?… More head State. (Hat Jokes)
  50. “He’s great on the court,” a sportswriter said of a college basketball player in an interview with his coach. “But’s how’s his scholastic work?” “Why, he makes straight A’s,” replied the coach. “Wonderful!” said the sportswriter. “Yes,” agreed the coach, “but his B’s are a little crooked.” (Grammar Jokes)
  51. What do March Madness basketball cheerleaders drink before they go to a basketball game?… Root beer! (Cheerleading Jokes)
  52. 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)
  53. They’re a team in transition… They’re going from bad to worse.
  54. Where does the NCAA buy March Madness basketball uniforms?… New Jersey. (New Jersey Jokes)
  55. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What was the #1 drink in Phoneix, Arizona during 2024 Final Four Weekend?… The Boilermaker, in honor of Zach Edey and Purdue.
  56. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who did the Alaskan Iditarod team cheer for in the 2024 NCAA March Madness?… The UConn Huskies. (2023 March Madness Jokes)
  57. March Madness 2023: Did you know the Netherlands set a viewing record for watching the Final Four in 2023… Their favorite team is San Diego State coached by Brian “Dutch” er. (World Geography Jokes & California Jokes)
  58. What do you call a University of Arkansas basketball player who never passes the basketball?… A ball hog. (Arkansas Jokes)
  59. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What is Caitlin Clark’s #1 TV show?… MASH, she loves Hawkeye.
  60. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Legends who competed against each other for the 1st time in the 1979 NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State & Magic Johnson, Michigan State (Canoe Jokes)
  61. Sports Reporter: What do you think about the execution of your team? Frustrated losing March Madness coach: I support that 100%!
  62. How did Alabama get the to the 2024 Final Four in Arizona?… They rolled on in!
  63. 2021 March Madness Jokes: Who had Oral Roberts advancing in their March Madness bracket?… The American Dental Association! (Dentist Jokes & Oklahoma Jokes)
  64. What is the unofficial candy bar of the NCAA basketball tournament?… Fast break. (Final Four Jokes & Candy Jokes)
  65. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #1 seed loses to a #16 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  66. “No, but they gave one to me anyway.” – L.A. Lakers rookie Elden Campbell when asked if he earned a degree at Clemson University (College Jokes & California Jokes)
  67. What do you call it when the Cinderella team busts your bracket?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  68. What do you call it when your team loses in the NCAA tournament?… March Sadness! (Cinderella Jokes)
  69. March Madness 1983: What did the announcer say when looking at the Houston Cougars started missing free throws at the end of the championship game?… Houston, we have a problem. (Texas Jokes)
  70. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #1 seed loses to a #16 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  71. Why did the March Madness basketball player go to jail?…  Because he shot the ball! (Police Jokes)
  72. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did North Carolina beat Michigan State to advance to the Sweet 16?… They dug their Tar Heels” on defense.
  73. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Which Final Four locker room has the best music?… NC State. They have two DJs on the team. DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. (365 Music Jokes)
  74. “The best thing about freshmen is they become sophomores.” (Not always true anymore!) Al McGuire Marquette Basketball Coach (Michigan Jokes)
  75. March Madness 2024 Jokes: How did Clemson knock of Baylor to advance to the Sweet 16?… The scratched and clawed.
  76. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who is a lumberjack’s favorite March Madness player?… Kansas guard Nick “Timber” lake.  (Kansas Jokes)
  77. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What 2024 Final Four basketball was invited to the homecoming dance?… NC State. They have two DJs. DJ Horne and DJ Burns Jr. (Prom Jokes)
  78. What would be a great Final Four warm-up song?… (W)hoo(m)p! (There It Is) by Tag Team. (365 Music Jokes)
  79. March Madness 2023: How did the #15 Princeton Tigers get to the Sweet 16 beating #2 Arizona and #7 Missouri?… They scratched and clawed. (New Jersey Jokes)
  80. What does a March Madness basketball player say when he misses?… Shoot.
  81. Why didn’t the struggling NCAA basketball team have a website?… They can’t string three W’s together. (Computer Jokes)
  82. Why was Cinderella thrown off the basketball team?… She ran away from the ball. (Cinderella Jokes)
  83. What do you call an unbelievable story about a basketball team’s underdog win in the Final Four?… A tall tale. (Book Jokes)
  84. March Madness 2024 Jokes: What song was playing in the streets of Grambling, Louisiana after the First Four victory in 2024?… “Grambling on” by Led Zeppelin. (365 Music Jokes & Louisiana Jokes)
  85. March Madness 1979: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the NBA Hall of Famer who went 33 – 1, losing the NCAA Championship Game?… Larry Bird, Indiana State (Canoe Jokes)
  86. March Madness 2024 Jokes: Who do skiers cheer for during the 2024 March Madness?… The UConn Hu skies. (Dog Jokes & March Madness Jokes)
  87. March Madness 2023: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the programs that appeared in their 1st Final Four in 2023? (Canoe Jokes)
  88. “When Xavier McDaniel plays against Orlando Wooldridge, it’s a coach’s dream – X vs O.” Mychal Thompson
  89. March Madness 2023: In the post-game interview, Coach Tobin Anderson was asked, how come you were not able to continue the Cinderella story and knock off FAU?… Not really sure. We worked our tails off. I guess it just wasn’t our knight. (Knight Jokes & New Jersey Jokes)
  90. March Madness 2023: Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Canoe… Canoe, who?… Canoe name the coach who appeared in his 1st Final Four in his first season as a Division I college coach in 2023? (Canoe Jokes)
  91. Why did the March Madness college basketball player sign up for the arts & crafts class?… He wanted to learn how to make baskets! (Art Jokes)
  92. Why doesn’t BYU want to be this year’s Cinderella team?… Because the school considers the movie to be inappropriate. (Movie Jokes / Disney Jokes / Cinderella Jokes / Utah Jokes)
  93. The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and had proceeded to give an oral quiz to the freshman class.  Speaking specifically about manic depression, the instructor asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?”  A young man in the rear of the room raised his hand and answered, “A Final Four basketball coach?” (Final Four Jokes & Grandparent Jokes)
  94. Where do college basketball players always get their coffee?… Dunkin’ Donuts! (Donut Jokes & Coffee Jokes)
  95. Knock, knock… Who’s there?… Noah… Noah, who?… Noah good joke about March Madness?
  96. Hanging in the hallway at the college are the basketball team pictures from the past 40 years. A player in the center of the front row in each picture holds a basketball identifying the year — “62-63,” “63-64,” “64-65,” etc.  One day I spotted a freshman looking curiously at the photos. Turning to me, he said, “Isn’t it strange how the teams always lost by one point?” (College Jokes)
  97. Did you know many people in the Netherlands follow March Madness… Their favorite team is San Diego State coached by Brian “Dutch” er. (World Geography Jokes & California Jokes)
  98. What’s the difference between a dog and a basketball player?… One drools, the other dribbles. (Dog Jokes)
  99. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #2 seed loses to a #15 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)
  100. “I’m a coach who believes in execution. Whenever I see [that player] shoot free throws, I want to execute him.” Rick Pitino(New York Jokes)
  101. What do you call the NCAA tourney when your #3 seed loses to a #14 seed?… March Sadness. (Psychology Jokes)

Mastering Footwork in Youth Basketball

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Guest Blog by Footwork Factory Basketball Academy Kamren Young. Connect with him @FFBAcademy1

Introduction

Footwork is the foundation of basketball. For young players, mastering the basics of footwork can significantly enhance their game, whether they’re shooting, passing, or defending. Here’s a guide to help youth basketball players improve their footwork skills.

Why Footwork Matters

– Balance and Stability: Good footwork ensures players maintain balance, crucial for shooting or receiving passes.

– Speed and Agility: Quick feet allow for faster movements, helping in both offense and defense.

– Efficiency: Proper footwork reduces unnecessary steps, making movements more effective.

Key Footwork Techniques

1. Pivoting:

   – Purpose: To change direction while keeping one foot planted.

   – How to Do It: Choose a pivot foot (left for right-handed players, generally), plant it firmly, and use the other foot to pivot around it. Practice pivoting in both directions to keep defenders guessing.

2. Jumping Stops:

   – Purpose: To stop quickly with control, especially when receiving a pass.

   – Technique: Land on both feet simultaneously to maintain balance, which is vital for immediate shooting or passing.

3. Triple Threat Position:

   – Purpose: Offers multiple options – shoot, pass, or drive.

   – Execution: Catch the ball with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and ready to move in any direction or shoot.

4. Dribble Moves:

   – Crossover: Switch the ball from one hand to the other to fake out defenders.

   – Between the Legs: Useful for changing direction while maintaining dribble control.

   – Behind the Back: Advanced move for experienced young players to confuse defenders.

Drills to Enhance Footwork

– Ladder Drills: Use an agility ladder for quick, precise foot movements.

– Cone Drills: Set up cones for zigzag patterns or figure eights to practice pivoting and changing direction.

– Mirror Drills: Partner up for one player to mimic the movements of another, improving reaction and footwork in defensive scenarios.

Tips for Coaches and Parents

– Repetition: Mastery comes through consistent practice. Keep drills fun but repetitive to build muscle memory.

– Feedback: Provide immediate, constructive feedback. Visual demonstrations often work better for young learners.

– Game Simulation:  Incorporate footwork drills into small-sided games where young players can apply what they’ve learned in a real-game context.

Conclusion

Improving footwork in youth basketball lays a strong foundation for more advanced skills later on. Encouraging young athletes to focus on these basics can lead to better performance, increased confidence, and a deeper love for the game. Keep sessions engaging, and remember, the goal is progress, not perfection.

Jim Valvano Quotes

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  1. “There are 86,400 seconds in a day. It’s up to you to decide what to do with them.” Jim Valvano
  2. “Be a dreamer. If you don’t know how to dream, you’re dead.” Jim Valvano
  3. “If you laugh, you think, and you cry, that’s a full day. That’s a heck of a day. You do that seven days a week, you’re going to have something special.” Jim Valvano

Michael Jordan Quotes

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  1. “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.“ Michael Jordan
  2. “Get the fundamentals down and the level of everything you do will rise.” Michael Jordan

Massachusetts High School Basketball: 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

Top 32 power rated teams qualify for tournament in each division, regardless of record. If a team has a won 50% of their games and is below #32, these teams will also qualify.

Boys.

  1. Division 1
  2. Division 2
  3. Division 3
  4. Division 4
  5. Division 5

Girls

  1. Division 1
  2. Division 2
  3. Division 3
  4. Division 4
  5. Division 5

John Wooden Quotes

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  1. “Make each day your masterpiece.” John Wooden
  2. “If I am through learning, I am through.” Coach John Wooden
  3. “Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.” John Wooden
  4. “If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.” John Wooden
  5. “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” Coach John Wooden
  6. “Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” John Wooden
  7. “Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” John Wooden
  8. “1. Be on time. 2. Never criticize a teammate. 3. Never use profanity.” John Wooden
  9. “I do not judge success based on championships; rather, I judge it on how close we came to realizing our potential.” John Wooden

Bill Russell Quotes

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  1. “My most prized possession was my library card from the Oakland Public Library.” Bill Russell
  2. “Success is a result of consistent practice of winning skills and actions. There is nothing miraculous about the process. There is no luck involved.” Bill Russell
  3. “Create unselfishness as the most important team attribute.” Bill Russell
  4. “Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory.” Bill Russell
  5. “What distinguishes a great player is his presence. When he goes on to the court, his presence dominates the atmosphere.” Bill Russell
  6. “Commitment separates those who live their dreams from those who live their lives regretting the opportunities they have squandered.” Bill Russell
  7. “Learning is a daily experience and a lifetime mission. I truly believe in the saying “We work to become, not to acquire.”” Bill Russell
  8. “Friendship is a full-time job.” Bill Russell
  9. “You can do anything you want to do if you want it bad enough.” Bill Russell
  10. “The magic to a great meeting is all of the work that’s done beforehand.” Bill Russell
  11. “The only important statistic is the final score.” Bill Russell

Red Auerbach Quotes

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  1. “Everyone is born with a certain potential. You may never achieve your full potential, but how close you come depends on how much you want to pay the price.“ Red Auerbach
  2. “Some say you have to use your five best players, but I found out you win with the five that fit together best as a team.” Red Auerbach

101 Basketball Puns

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  1. I’m not trying to Curry favor, but these puns are Golden, State your opinion.
  2. I’m going to take a shot at a basketball pun.
  3. The man walking through the airport with a basketball… must’ve been traveling.
  4. Basketball Pun: This basketball pun is nothing but net.
  5. Basketball Pun: I wanted to play basketball with the best… but they were all out of my league!
  6. I’m starting a group to play basketball and then discuss philosophy… It’s called “shoot first, ask questions later.”
  7. I used to be addicted to basketball… but I rebounded.
  8. I got 99 problems… but my game ain’t one.season.
  9. Basketball Pick-up Line: You’re my number one draft pick.
  10. Basketball Pick-up Line: Your first name must be Kevin… because my last name is love.
  11. Court-esy call: When you call an opposing player to see how he is doing after you just broke his ankles.
  12. The basketball game is over… Time to bounce!
  13. Basketball Pun: A layup… You can bank on that shot.
  14. Basketball Pun: There are so many bricks this must be a construction site.
  15. Basketball Pun: Nothing but best swish-es.
  16. Call me the mailman… because I always deliver.
  17. Basketball Pun: Swish happens!
  18. Basketball Pun: You can bank on that shot.
  19. Basketball Pun: I’m hooping for the best.
  20. Basketball Pun: A “Bawler” is a sad basketball player.
  21. Basketball Pickup Line: If you were a basketball, I’d never shoot… Because I’d always miss you.
  22. My significant other broke up with me… I’m on the rebound.
  23. Basketball Pun: I’ve got a court date tonight. (Lawyer Jokes)
  24. Basketball Pun: Let’s hoop it up!
  25. Basketball Pick-up Line: You must play defense because you stole my heart.
  26. Basketball Pun: “Let’s not get too defensive here.” basketball coach up 20 points.
  27. A Court Jester: A basketball player who’s always happy!
  28. I’m a basketball ref… I’ve seen things you wouldn’t believe.
  29. Basketball Pun: Defending my dreams like I defend the paint.
  30. I tried to join a basketball team… but they said I was too ballsy.
  31. Basketball Pun: I’m really on the ball today.
  32. Basketball Pun: No backboard, no problem!
  33. Basketball makes me happy; You… not so much.
  34. Basketball Pun: I’m always a basket case during basketball seasons.
  35. Basketball Pun: I’m always a basket case during the playoffs.
  36. Basketball Pun: I’d tell you a basketball joke… but it’s a bit of a stretch.
  37. Basketball Pun: Keep calm and dribble on.
  38. Basketball Pun: I told my coach I wanted to be a professional player…. He said I was shooting for the stars!
  39. Basketball Pun: Dunkin’ ain’t just for donuts!
  40. Basketball Pun: Bounce back like a pro!
  41. Basketball Pun: We’re in the same league.
  42. Basketball Pun: Let’s bounce back from this loss.
  43. Tall Stories: When you cross a basketball player and a tree.
  44. Basketball Pun: I tried to catch some fog while playing basketball… but I mist!
  45. Basketball Pun: You’ve got a lot of hoops to jump through.
  46. Basketball Pun: I’ll always assist you in your time of need.
  47. Basketball Pun: Don’t travel too far, you might get called for it.
  48. Basketball Pun: I’m just here for the layups and laughter.
  49. Basketball Pun: We’re in the same league.
  50. Basketball Pun: You can build a wall with all of these bricks!
  51. Basketball Pun: When in doubt, shoot it out!
  52. Basketball Pun: Bounce back like a pro!
  53. Basketball Pun: I’m really on the ball tonight.
  54. Basketball Pun: When I play basketball… I always make sure to pass the time!
  55. Basketball Pun: I’m always a basket case during the high school basketball season.
  56. Basketball players are afraid of themselves… They don’t like great heights.
  57. Basketball Pun: Got that basketball fever!
  58. Basketball Pun: Courtside vibes only.
  59. Basketball Pun: Play like there’s no tomorrow.
  60. Basketball Pun: Basketball: my favorite cardio!
  61. Basketball Pun: I’m on fire, and it’s not just the court.
  62. Basketball Pun: Just me and my ball against the world.
  63. Basketball Pun: Play hard, play smart, play together.
  64. Basketball Pun: Dribbling through life one game at a time.
  65. Golf is what you play when you’re too out of shape to play basketball.
  66. Basketball Pun: Basketball: the only drama I need.
  67. Basketball Pun: I just keep shooting my shot… one basket at a time.
  68. Basketball Pun: This court is my happy place.
  69. Basketball Pun: Basketball: where the real magic happens.
  70. Basketball Pun: Good vibes and great hoops.
  71. Basketball Pun: I can’t believe how much I love basketball… it’s really my court of interest!
  72. Basketball Pun: The rim is my best friend.
  73. Basketball Pun: Keep your head up and your shots high.
  74. Basketball Pun: My friend is great at basketball… he really knows how to shoot his shot!
  75. When the basketball got a promotion… it really dribbled its way to the top!
  76. Basketball Pun: Hustle like you mean it.
  77. Basketball Pun: I’m always a basket case during basketball tryouts.
  78. Basketball Pun: Life is better when you’re dunking.
  79. I was going to pass it to you… But the hoop was open first.
  80. Basketball Pun: I’m just here for the layups and laughter.
  81. Basketball Pun: I’m rebounding from last night’s loss.
  82. Basketball Pun: Eat, sleep, play basketball, repeat.
  83. Basketball Pun: Rise and grind, it’s game time!
  84. Basketball Pun: I’m just a layup artist in a three-point world.
  85. Basketball Pun: Life is short; make every shot count.
  86. Basketball Pun: Always take the shot; you miss 100% of the ones you don’t take.
  87. Basketball Pun: Every day is game day if you let it be.
  88. Basketball Pun: My basketball skills are like these jokes… always falling flat!
  89. Basketball Pun: If you can dream it, you can dunk it.
  90. Basketball Pun: Don’t just shoot for the stars; aim for the hoop!
  91. Basketball Pun: You must play good defense because you stole my heart.
  92. Basketball Pun: My significant other broke up with me… I’m on the rebound.
  93. Basketball Pun: I hoop you have a good day.
  94. Basketball Pun: I used to be addicted to college basketball… but I rebounded.
  95. Basketball Pun: I’m just winging it on the court.
  96. Basketball Pick-up Line: You make my heart do a fast break.
  97. Basketball Pick-up Line: You always make the assist in life.
  98. Basketball Pun: You can’t handle my crossovers.
  99. Basketball Pun: Don’t worry, just take it one hoop at a time.
  100. Basketball Pun: I told my high school coach I wanted to be a college player. He said I was shooting for the stars!
  101. I can’t believe I got kicked off the basketball team…. I guess I just wasn’t a good fit for the court!
  102. Basketball Pun: I’m always a basket case during the youth basketball season.
  103. Basketball Pun: I’m always a basket case during the college basketball season.
  104. I used to be addicted to college basketball… but I rebounded.