March Madness grab bag The term March Madness was launched by the frenetic activity, inexplicable upsets and riveting finishes during the first Thursday and Friday of the NCAA Tournament, when 32 games go whizzing by in a two-day span. Most intriguing matchup (players division): Michigan's point guard Trey Burke vs. Wolters scored 53 points in a game this season, averages 22.7 points, 5.8 assists and 5.6 rebounds, and was player of the year in a conference that gets virtually no national attention (Summit). Wisconsin - The hot 12th-seeded Rebels and their fast-and-loose emotional style have a shot to upset No.