The GIST: As if we needed more proof why Washington was named the best state in the country, again: our college teams keep on winning. We love it here.

The GIST: North Texas will be well represented at March Madness, the Mavericks have won five of their last six, the Stars finally picked up a win and we get an extra hour of sunshine? It’s going to be a good week here in the Big D.

The GIST: We usually save the biggest WTF moments for our podcast, The GIST of It, but this one couldn’t wait.

This week in Georgetown and UVA college basketball.

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We’re giving you everything you need to know about March Madness: from the odds of picking the perfect bracket to the best moments in the tournament’s storied history. Lace up your dancing shoes and let’s get to it.

The GIST: March isn’t just the perfect month for Shamrock Shakes (our guilty pleasure) and the Erin Express (RIP) — it’s also the perfect month for college basketball.

The GIST: With both Gonzaga basketball teams dishing out nail biters en route to their WCC championship victories, the madness is already here. No pressure, no diamonds.

The GIST: Temps finally warmed above 60 degrees in Chicagoland this week, and it’s a BFD. You know what else is a BFD? The Big Ten Conference Tournament.

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