Let's get ready to rumble! It's March Madness time which means, you guessed it - Basketball! Basketball is not only a sport filled with excitement, slam dunks, and unbelievable athletes; it also is full of mathematical concepts. But really, are people more interested in watching the games or getting their brackets in for a chance to get some major cash???
Nothing brings a community closer than a sporting event, in my opinion. The last two days I have had the wonderful experience of attending the Illinois state high school basketball 3A Final Four games. Unfortunately my team finished in fourth, suffering only the 4th and 5th loses of our 30+ game season.
The following is dialogue, which I overheard prior to today's basketball game at my school:
What is life without basketball???
