The first round of the 2019 NCAA tournament is set to get underway in just a couple of hours on Thursday afternoon, and there is plenty to know as tip-off approaches.
Sixty-four teams will be in action over the course of the first two days, with 32 squads taking the court on both Thursday and Friday. A win in the first round will give teams the opportunity to play for a spot in the Sweet 16 over the weekend.
Below is everything you need to know for the official start of March Madness.
Round of 64 Schedule (all times Eastern)
Thursday, March 21
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