The 2023 Men’s Glimm Memorial is officially underway, and by the time I got a chance to write this, we’ve already had two major upsets: Arizona and Virginia are both out. That means 16 Glimmers lost their champion before sunset on the tourney’s first day.

If you’re one of those 16, fear not: You still have a chance at redemption. Enter the women’s pool by noon tomorrow to prove that this was a fluke. And if you’re not one of those 16? Enter the women’s pool anyway.

We officially have 258 entries in the men’s pool and 51 in the women’s pool – which means a lot of you have a bracket to fill out.

In the men’s pool, eight people picked the massive upset of Arizona by Princeton. That included Mike Kotowski and Liz Crago (RockyMtOysters), who are tied for first early in the tournament. But obviously, there is much more basketball to play.

And unlike most years, there is no heavy favorite pick: No team was picked by more than 20% of Glimmers to win the pool. Alabama (51) and Houston (49) were the most popular picks, but 28 different teams were picked to win the whole thing, including nine by at least 10 Glimmers.

As usual, theglimm.com will be your home for all things Glimm throughout the tournament – these periodic updates will go there, as well as updated standings and more. And while you’re there, fill out that women’s bracket!