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College basketball Sweet 16 word search with NCAA tournament team names like UCLA and Purdue.
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This 16-word word search features college basketball teams that made the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Hidden words include UCLA, Drake, Purdue, Kentucky, and George Mason, representing diverse programs and conference matchups. Use it during March Madness season as a sports-class activity, a tournament-day handout, or a casual enrichment puzzle for basketball fans.

Subject:
Sports & Physical Education
Topic:
Basketball
Grade Level:
6th – 8th Grades
Updated March 2023

Word List

  • UTAH
  • UCLA
  • TULSA
  • DRAKE
  • PURDUE
  • XAVIER
  • RUTGERS
  • INDIANA
  • DUQUESNE
  • KENTUCKY
  • BALLSTATE
  • PRINCETON
  • VALPARAISO
  • CINCINNATI
  • GEORGEMASON
  • ORALROBERTS

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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