Like every other sentient being on the planet, I am now in a basketball pool. And, although these are not my choices, I offer you these possible Final Four combinations. (Think of this as my homage to Tony Kornheiser, who originated the idea.)

Crayola Final Four
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Creighton Blue Jays
Niagara Purple Eagles
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Feline Final Four
BYU Cougars
Memphis Tigers
Pitt Panthers
Davidson Wildcats

Westminster Final Four
Butler Bulldogs
Gonzaga Bulldogs
Southern Illinois Salukis
Albany Great Danes

General Custer Final Four (Big Horns)
Texas Longhorns
VCU Rams
Arkansas Razorbacks
FAMU pep band

What the H— Is Your Mascot? Final Four
Indiana Hoosiers
Georgetown Hoyas
Virginia Tech Hokies
Virginia ‘Hoos

Costume Drama Final Four
USC Trojans
MSU Spartans
Holy Cross Crusaders
Xavier Musketeers

Wizard of Oz Final Four
Arizona Wildcats
Jackson State Tigers
UCLA Bruins
Miami of Ohio (OH-MI)

Anger Management Final Four
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Illinois Fighting Illini
North Texas State Mean Green
Texas Tech

“Honest, Mom, I’m Studying for My History Final” Final Four
Tennessee Volunteers
Long Beach State 49ers
George Washington Colonials
Vanderbilt Commodores