March Means NCAA Basketball. Starting March 14th, 68 men's collegiate basketball teams will meet to compete in seven rounds for the title of 2021 National Champion. To make things more interesting, and give you some key insights into the game, we're pleased to bring three of the sport best known commentators exclusively to Fortinet customers, partners, employees and friends. To participate, you simply need to join us for one (or more) virtual events.
Bracketology with
Jay Bilas
Sweet Sixteen with
Joe Lunardi
The Final Four with
Kenny Smith
March 16
3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT
Enjoy a unique Bracketology experience with renowned ESPN commentator Jay Bilas to discuss the upcoming tournament where the best of the best in college basketball will compete in a single elimination competition with the goal of becoming national champions.
During the event, Jay will help guests fill out their brackets for the East, Midwest, South and West regions while also sharing some of his fondest memories from past tournaments and from his time playing under legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke.
March 24
3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT
Take an exclusive look inside college basketball's biggest tournament along with special guest host Joe Lunardi of ESPN. Known as the “Godfather of Bracketology,” few analysts can match Lunardi’s passion and insight into tournament participants and matchups.
With the opening two rounds complete, Lunardi will take you inside the tournament, recapping some of the stunning results that have already happened, while providing previews of each of the regional finals that will be taking place as a part of the following weekends action.
April 1
3:00 - 4:00 PM EDT
An exclusive look inside the final weekend of college basketball's main event with one of the biggest names in all of basketball, Kenny “The Jet” Smith. Known not only for his standout career at the University of North Carolina,
Kenny is a former NBA Champion with the Houston Rockets and one of the stars of TNT’s Inside the NBA, winner of 11 Sports Emmys. With the field of teams down to the last four, Kenny will take you inside all the upsets and buzzer beaters that have taken place to date, while previewing each of the semi-final match ups that lie ahead.