March MaDENess - Monday Update

Squares Board & Bracket Challenge

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Brandon Trame
March 16, 2026 • Read Time: 2 minutes

What a weekend for Cincinnati basketball. Between the official bracket reveal on Sunday night and the news of Wes Miller being let go at UC, there is a lot to process. But while the future of the program is shifting, one thing remains certain: March MaDENess is officially here. This isn't just a tournament challenge; it is a fundraiser to fuel our 2026 season.

Squares Board

We have a three-day sprint to fill the board before the first tip-off on Thursday. Squares are $15 each. As the tournament heats up, so do the payouts. We are giving back 85% of the pot to the winners:

  • First Round: $10 payout

  • Second Round: $20 payout

  • Sweet 16: $30 payout

  • Elite Eight: $40 payout

  • Final Four: $75 payout

  • Championship: $100 payout

The Bracket Challenge

Think you can pick the perfect bracket? Join our official group on the ESPN Tournament Challenge app. The overall winner takes home a free order from the Den merch shop.

How to Enter Before the Rush

  1. Visit TheDenUC.com to view the live board and join the ESPN group.

  2. For Squares: Send payment via Venmo TheDen.

  3. Important: Include your square numbers in the Venmo memo.

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