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TRIVIA: March Madness mascots

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Each year, 351 college basketball teams in the NCAA's Division I compete for a mere 68 spots in March Madness. And while most fans are more than familiar with teams like Kentucky, Kansas, Indiana and Michigan State, most teams in the NCAA fail to get exposure outside of their home state.

So, with the Tournament set to tip off, let's start with the basics. Can you guess the nicknames for these 10 college basketball teams?

 

 

 

Alex Hider is a writer for the E.W. Scripps National Desk. Follow him on Twitter @alexhider.

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