Though the wall-to-wall 2025 NCAA Tournament action won't get started until Thursday's first-round schedule, the First Four in Dayton has become a staple in its decade-plus of existence that provides a unique kickoff to March Madness.

Winning March Madness is one of the hardest things to do in sports. After playing a full four-month regular season from November through March, a team must win at least six pressure-packed NCAA Tournament games against some of the best basketball schools in the country.