While you’re certainly entitled to enjoy both the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, it seems that many people feel pressured to choose between them in terms of excitement.
Questions about whether the women’s tournament will out-rate the men’s this year and about personal excitement levels for each tournament were popular leading into March.
Caitlin Clark, star of the Iowa Hawkeyes, seems to have noticed these questions. The All-American guard recently suggested that fans might be more excited about the women’s side of the Big Dance this year, stating, “People are more excited about the women’s side than the men’s side.”
While this sentiment may hold true for some fans, it’s likely that the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament will still out-rate the Women’s Tournament overall, unless there’s a significant surprise in the coming rounds.
Nevertheless, there are compelling reasons to be excited about both tournaments this year. The women’s game boasts standout talents like Caitlin Clark, along with prominent figures such as Dawn Staley, Kim Mulkey, Angel Reese, and others.
Ultimately, it’s important for everyone to appreciate both aspects of the Big Dance and find enjoyment in the excitement of both the men’s and women’s tournaments.
