If you love to watch men's college basketball, mark your calendar for March 12-18 and head to Branson for the NAIA Division II Basketball Championship. You're sure to enjoy the battle of 32 teams vying for the chance to capture the national championship title. 

Each year the single-elimination tournament is hosted at the Keeter Gymnasium at the College of the Ozarks. The first round starts on March 12 at 8:30 a.m. and the championship game is held on March 18 at 8:30 p.m. 

Fans travel from all over the country to this event. Some make it a yearly vacation.

March is a great time to visit the area too. Usually, the weather is mild and most of the music shows are open. 

For more complete information on this tournament, visit www.cofo.edu/naia or call 417-335-NAIA.