5 Places to Watch NCAA March Madness in Brandon

Thursday and Friday often are called the "two greatest days of TV sports."

That's because the NCAA basketball tournament plays dozens of single-elimination basketball games, working its way from 64 to 32 teams (and then down to 16 by the end of the weekend).

Better yet, they're all televised! This means that diehard fans can watch basketball for 12 straight hours starting today through Friday.

But where to watch is the question of the day. Comfort is important, so the spot needs to serve fine pub food, offer a selection of beer and boast some big-boy TV screens (and plenty of them to catch multiple games in progress).

Also choosing a spot close to home makes everything much more convenient, with no traffic or hassle.

Here are some prime choices for Brandon:

: For the hungry
hoops fan who wants to feed on Selmon's famous BBQ ribs while watching TV
for hours.
Plenty of
TVs, good food and beer. No hard liquor, though.
.:
Just opened in the former Big Belly Burgers space, Sluggers
is not just good for stealing bases, you can also shoot some three-pointers here.
4.) Beef O'Brady's, three locations in Brandon: You can't watch 12
straight hours of hoops without sustenance, and Beef O'Brady's has a
full menu. You can bring the kids here, too.
: TV sports and all
the chicken wings you can eat, with plenty of beer to wash it
down.