New Jersey has hosted NCAA Tournament games successfully in the past, and the Garden State is loaded with passionate hoops fans. But if you're looking to attend March Madness in New Jersey, you'll have to wait until 2023 at the earliest.
The NCAA announced 600 host sites for preliminary rounds and finals of the Division I, II and III championships on Tuesday in several sports, and none of the basketball games are in New Jersey.
Criteria for landing an NCAA Tournament game includes optimal facilities, ease of travel to location and ample lodging and providing a safe and respectful atmosphere.