# College Ball Graphs 'Following the Madness' Infographic Covers Basketball Craziness By Josh Mears | Published 2012-03-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inside-the-madness References: [espn.go](http://espn.go.com/espn/page2/story/_/id/7685859/learn-ncaa-touranament-facts-ultimate-march-madness-infographic) & [ncaa](http://www.ncaa.com/march-madness) Every year people gather to enjoy the finest tournament college sports has to offer, and 'Following the Madness' infographic helps break down March Madness. In many peoples opinion, college ball is a far better game than professional basketball. The best venue to showcase this fact that passion out-duels paychecks is undoubtedly the [March Madness tournament](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzer-beater-bacon-cheeseburger). Following the Madness helps break down all the bracket-busting facts regarding the tournament. From the surprising fact that it is more likely to see a UFO than to fill out a perfect bracket, to statistical breakdown of how many people fill out [office pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tommy-johns-tournament-collection). After quickly scanning Inside the Madness you can quickly become the go-to guy or gal for all things college ball. Be warned, however, after reciting these facts to friends you may be asked a never-ending onslaught of questions on your final four. Following the Madness takes all the passion and history from March Madness and compresses it into one inspiring infographic. The only question that remains is who are you picking this year? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **March Madness Infographics:** Creating visually appealing infographics about March Madness can engage and educate basketball fans. - **College Ball Vs Professional Basketball:** Highlighting the differences between college ball and professional basketball can attract fans and sponsors to college sports. - **Office Pools and Bracket Predictions:** Developing innovative tools and platforms for office pools and bracket predictions can enhance the March Madness experience for fans. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Marketing:** Utilizing March Madness infographics in sports marketing campaigns can increase fan engagement and brand recognition. - **Higher Education:** Promoting the passion and excitement of college ball can attract more students and enhance the reputation of higher education institutions. - **Gambling and Gaming:** Creating innovative platforms for office pools and bracket predictions can capitalize on the popularity of March Madness for the gambling and gaming industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sports Fan Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countdown-to-chill-calendar.md) - [Basketball Cocktail Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-blue-buzzballz.md) - [Candy Bar Basketball Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-ultimate-basketball-team.md) - [March Madness Chip Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-march-mustache-collection.md) - [Refreshing Basketball-Themed Beverage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-campaign.md) - [Basketball Cable Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xfinity-multiview.md) - [Branded Female Athlete Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bracket-gap-challenge.md) - [Elevated Sports-Betting Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanduel.md) - [Animated Sports Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunk-the-halls.md)