3 important things to consider before filling out your men's March Madness brackets, including key injuries

The time has come. You have your printed out bracket and a pen. Oh, right sorry, it’s 2023. More realistically, you have your computer and a tab open to whatever your bracket challenge of choice is. It’s officially March Madness and it’s time to fill out your men’s NCAA tournament bracket.

Before you put pen to paper — or keystroke to keyboard — there are some things to know. Which teams are dealing with injuries at the worst time? Who is playing close to home? Which team is riding a hot (or worse, cold) streak in March?

Let’s take a look at some things you should take into consideration before hitting submit on your bracket.