Street Interviews: Who do you want to win March Madness?

By Nanette Nkolomoni, Opinion Columnist|March 21, 2023

DeKALB – With the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) March Madness Basketball tournament taking place, many are tuning into the tournament eager for their favorite team to win. 

Tuesday, NIU students gave their thoughts on the March Madness tournament.

 

Freshman mechanical engineering major Angelo Aranda studying on Tuesday upstairs at the Huskie Den. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
Angelo Aranda

“Do you follow along with the NCAA basketball championship tournaments known as March Madness?” 

Answer: “Somewhat. I’ve heard of the different things that have been happening, but not as much as like other sports.” 

“Why?”

Answer: “I don’t really like Basketball as much but when it comes to March Madness I know that there are a lot of things that can happen and so that’s why I keep up with it.”

“Do you watch the men’s or women’s more?”

Answer: “[I watch] either team… the upsets are what’s interesting. I don’t really find the men’s or women’s team different.”

“Is there any team that you’re rooting for to win the tournament?”

Answer: “No. I just like looking at the upsets.”

 

Freshman history major Joe Rouse sitting with a group of friends on Tuesday near the lower level entrance to the Holmes Student Center. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
Joe Rouse

“Do you follow along with the NCAA basketball championship tournaments known as March Madness?”

Answer: “I have been this year, but usually I don’t.”

“Why?”

Answer: “I just haven’t been into basketball until recently.” 

“Do you watch the men’s or women’s more?”

Answer: “More men’s. Just because that’s what my dad watches and what my friends watch, but when there’s nothing on I watch women’s.”

“Is there any team that you’re rooting for to win the tournament?”

Answer: “Northwestern. [I was] rooting for Purdue, but they lost.”

 

Sophomore geology major Ian Halterman relaxing on Tuesday near Huskie Books and Gear in the Holmes Student Center. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)
Ian Halterman

“Do you follow along with the NCAA basketball championship tournaments known as March Madness?”

Answer: “No I do not.”

“Why not?”

Answer: “Just not too much into watching sports, TV, more than anything else.”