Episode 298 - The Origin of March Madness

College basketball had existed for over 40 years when the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament was created. But why did it take so long? Well, we have the NIT to thank for that. **CREDITS** Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher **MUSIC** "Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell "Horizons" by Roa **SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK** sportshistorynetwork.com sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ **FACEBOOK** m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ **BUSINESS CONTACT** [bballhistory101@gmail.com](mailto:bballhistory101@gmail.com)