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When you're a basketball fan, March Madness is like a dream come true because it lasts for a whole month.
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Even when there isn't a game on, some kind of analysis or discussion always is.
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For the next four weeks, it's socially acceptable to make basketball the focus of all your conversations.
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There are so many conference tournaments to keep track of before "the big dance."
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On Selection Sunday, it's exciting to see who gets chosen to play and what their seed numbers are.
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Then you can fill out a bracket and speculate who you think will win it all.
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It's a great excuse to reunite with your college friends.
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If your significant other usually gets annoyed with you for watching sports, even they understand how important March Madness is.
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Sometimes you can even get away with livestreaming games at work.
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The tournament brings people together in support of their beloved athletes.
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And of course, everyone loves a good upset.
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But it's also fun to watch highly ranked teams do well.
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And all the replays that get featured on SportsCenter.
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It gives you the chance to pay attention to players you missed during the regular season.
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And watch the most talented basketball stars of the year really shine.
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There's so much energy and passion packed onto each court.
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And not just from the players.
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You can unapologetically revolve your weekend plans around what games are on.
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You get a glimpse into real, authentic team camaraderie.
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And you also witness firsthand who cracks under all the pressure.
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And watch history unfold before your very eyes.
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Every second of every game is crucial.
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When it comes to March Madness, the most important thing of all is that anything is possible.
