Fans attend practice at the Moda Center ahead the men’s NCAA tournament first round games
By Mikhala Armstrong
Published on March 19, 2026.
The first round of the men's NCAA tournament is set to begin at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, starting on Thursday. Fans attended a practice at the center to see their favorite teams and learn about their preparation for the big day. The tournament returns to the Rose City for the first time since 2022, with some fans driving from all over the country to attend the practice. The first game of the tournament will begin at 10:50 a.m. with 5-seed Wisconsin facing 12-seed High Point.
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