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Phillies alma maters well represented in March Madness

Adam Haseley #7 of the Virginia Cavaliers (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

College Basketball begins the first round of its “big dance” on Friday — the 64-team tournament phenomenon that captures nearly every sports fan for the better part of three weeks. The drama and excitement instilled by March Madness are second to none in the collegiate sports world, filled with upsets and moments of glory in many “David vs. Goliath” sort of moments. Several alma maters of current members of the Philadelphia Phillies — whether it be from their 40-man roster or coaching staff — are represented in this year’s bracket.