Here’s a look at the history of cutting down nets during March Madness ahead of this year’s upcoming national tournament.

The tradition of cutting down the nets in college basketball likely began in Indiana high school basketball. Here's the story behind it and how it came to college basketball.

Everett Case cuts down the net after his NC State team won the Southern Conference Championship in 1947. Eventually, the tradition spread to the women's college basketball tournaments and in many ...

Cutting down the nets started at the collegiate level in 1947. After the North Carolina State Wolfpack claimed their second Southern Conference title, head coach Everett Case wanted a souvenir to ...

When Did Cutting Down Nets Become a Basketball Tradition? Cutting down the nets started at the collegiate level in 1947 By Marsha Green • Published March 1, 2023 • Updated on March 8, 2023 at ...

Cutting down the nets started at the collegiate level in 1947. After the North Carolina State Wolfpack claimed their second Southern Conference title, head coach Everett Case wanted a souvenir to ...

Cutting down the nets started at the collegiate level in 1947. After the North Carolina State Wolfpack claimed their second Southern Conference title, head coach Everett Case wanted a souvenir to ...

Before this year's college basketball champions cut down the nets, let's look back at how the March Madness tradition began. Skip to content. Main Navigation. Search. Search for: Weather ...

How cutting down nets became a March Madness tradition Here’s a look at the history of cutting down nets during March Madness. By Marsha Green • Published March 27, 2025 • Updated on ...

How cutting down nets became a March Madness tradition Here’s a look at the history of cutting down nets during March Madness. By Marsha Green • Published March 27, 2025 • Updated on March ...