It's not just a trophy on the line — here's how you can enter for a chance to win.

• If this is your first time filling out a bracket with The GIST, head to the top of this page and create an account. If you've filled one out for previous tournaments, sign in.

• Navigate to the "Make your picks" page and pick your winners for each round by clicking on the team you think will advance. You can enter up to three brackets — but make sure you fill them out completely.

• Points are awarded for every series winner you pick correctly. The value increases per round.

• Any GISTer who predicts the combined final score of the championship game will receive an additional X points.

• The deadline to submit a bracket is

• Check back to see how your bracket's doing on the live leaderboard.

• Winners will be announced in The GIST's Sports News newsletter and on The GIST's socials, so keep an eye out.

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