Brockton natives playing in March Madness this week. What to know

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Brockton has some big representation in this month's college basketball tournament.

Brockton's own AJ Dybantsa, a freshman at Brigham Young University (BYU), will play in his first March Madness tournament with the schools men's basketball team, with its first matchup this week in Portland, Oregon.

"I definitely grew up watching March Madness," Dybantsa said during a March 15 media conference. "I remember some of the notable upsets, some of the notable buzzer beaters, so it just feels good to be able to be in that same situation."

And he's not alone. Marvin Musiime-Kamali, a University of Akron redshirt sophomore, also made the tournament following a tight 79-76 win against Toledo in the MAC Tournament.

Eager to watch the Brocktonians take to the big stage? Here's everything to know about Dybantsa's upcoming games:

Who are the BYU Cougars playing?​

BYU have a No. 6 seed in the West regional, and they will play the winner of the play-in game between Texas and North Carolina State.

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Quite a freshman season at BYU See how Brockton's AJ Dybantsa is doing

When is BYU's first March Madness game?​

The team's first game, which is the Round of 64 game, is scheduled for Thursday, March 19. If they win, they'll have another game in Portland for the Round of 32.

Who are the Akron Zips playing?​

Akron has a No. 12 seed, and they will face No. 5 seed Texas Tech in the first round of the tournament.

When is Akron's first March Madness game?​

Akron's first-round game is scheduled for Friday, March 20 at 12:40 p.m. and will be played in Tampa, Florida.

2026 Men's March Madness full schedule​

• March 17-18: First Four
• March 19-20: First Round
• March 21-22: Second Round
• March 26-27: Sweet 16
• March 28-29: Elite 8
• April 4: Final Four
• April 6: National Championship

Where is men's March Madness this year?​

Depending on the round, the 2026 March Madness has different host sites. Indianapolis will once again host the Final Four and National Championship. Here's a look at the men's tournament locations:

• First Four : UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio
• First & Second Rounds : Buffalo, New York; Greenville, South Carolina; Oklahoma City; Portland, Oregon; Tampa, Florida; Philadelphia; San Diego and St. Louis.
• Sweet 16 & Elite 8 : Houston; San Jose, California; Chicago; and Washington, D.C.
• Final Four & National Championship : Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis

USA TODAY contributed to this report.

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