Basketball fans have been crowding into bars from coast to coast, hammering down Buffalo wings and swigging beer in celebration of sports' biggest—and busiest—month: March. Now, after all the upsets and excitement we have reached a new month, and it's down to two, so fans of Memphis and Kansas rejoice! And, if there are any lurking around our area, head to the following bars to celebrate with fellow alumni.

Kansas
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The Jawhawks have proven they are worthy of their No.1 seeding, making it to the Final Four after holding off upstart Davidson by two points. They actually didn't play higher then an 8 seed to get here. When Kansas takes the floor looking for the Final Four, you can rely on hundreds of rabid fans decked out in school regalia, singing the annoying “Rock Chalk, Jawhawk” song. As a side note, if you think it might be funny to root for the team Kansas is playing, simply to be an ass, be prepared to take some serious heat or even run the risk of takin' it outside. Trust this writer, who found that out the hard way. As for the bar, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more realistic college atmosphere (or better wings). (1472 Third Ave. between 83rd and 84th Sts., 212-570-5800)

North Carolina
Brother Jimmy’s
This barbecue shack–cum–frat house has long ago established itself as the home away from home for ACC alumni, which (for college basketball) means North Carolina. The Tar Heels have had the least challenging road so far to the Final Four, unless you count a minor challenge from Louisville, but Kansas will not be that easy. For those actually hailing from Carolina, you'll feel at home with the bar's Southern leitmotif while conversing about how happy you are that Duke couldn't get out of the second round. Seriously, who doesn't hate Duke? (1485 Second Ave. between 77nd and 78th Sts., 212-288-0999)

Memphis
Rogue Bar 
The Tigers are still in the tourney despite being the worst foul shooting team in history. Many thought they would be the first top seed to lose, but they dominated Texas in the Elite 8 with their amazing athleticism and depth. And remember, they still have only lost one game all season. Eight plasma screens, 12 beers on tap and a nice menu are all on hand, so enjoy yourself and keep praying it doesn't come down to the foul line for John Calipari and the boys. (747 Sixth Ave. at 25th St., 212-242-6434)

UCLA
Ship of Fools
The Bruins have been to the Final Four now for three straight seasons, which in today's world of leaving early for the NBA, is an amazing accomplishment. You can expect these great Bruin Specials at the Ship of Fools: $10 Miller Lite Pitcher, $14 Harp and Heineken Buckets, $18 Miller Lite Buckets, and $20 Miller Lite Beer Bong. Fools had just undergone a nice renevation, and they have so many TVs you can't miss anything. The Pac-10 doesn’t get too much love in New York, mostly due to the time difference, but when you've won as many NCAA titles as UCLA, you get a pass. (206 W. 23rd St. between Seventh and Eighth Aves., 212-337-3100)

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