Must-Have March Madness Gear for Diehard College Basketball Fans

Gear up now that March Madness is right around the corner
Gear up now that March Madness is right around the corner / Jamie Squire/Getty Images

The calendar has officially turned to March, which means we are just weeks away from the most exciting tournament in all of basketball. Sixty-eight teams will have to gear up for when they punch their ticket to The Big Dance, and these 10 items are great places to start for fans of some of college basketball's best teams.

10. Top of the World NCAA Michigan State Team Color Classic Quarter Zip Pullover

Spartan fans all over the country could use a sleek pullover like this
Spartan fans all over the country could use a sleek pullover like this /

Tom Izzo and Sparty might be struggling to stay ranked, but that doesn't mean Michigan State fans should stop wearing exclusively green and white. This pullover is warm enough to shield you from the chilly Michigan March, while versatile enough to be worn in Breslin Student Events Center to cheer on the Spartans.

Buy here for $44.99

9. Villanova "Halftone" Micro Raschel Throw Blanket, 46" x 60"

Villanova fans need to pick up this blanket
Villanova fans need to pick up this blanket /

Wildcats fans are a passionate bunch that will scoop up anything with that blue and white V on it. Even the most diehard Villanova fans might have missed out on this throw blanket, however. Show your support for Jay Wright and the Wildcats while staying comfy and cozy at the same time.

Buy here for $23.94

8. Oregon 2-Sided Garden Flags 12.5" x 18"

"Quack Attack" took this over the top
"Quack Attack" took this over the top /

Any time you're given the opportunity to plant a flag that reads "Quack Attack" in your front yard, you do it without thinking. Featuring both the new O logo and the old school duck logo, anyone who calls themselves an Oregon fan needs to scoop up these cheap garden flags for their lawn.

Buy here for $14.99

7. Duke Folding Elite Chair with Mesh Back and Carry Bag

This Duke chair is perfect for hanging out on the lawn and mocking the passing North Carolina fans
This Duke chair is perfect for hanging out on the lawn and mocking the passing North Carolina fans /

The 2019-20 season might not be living up to expectations for Blue Devils fans, but they can still pull up a chair and take shots at Wolfpack and Tar Heel fans out there. This chair had a breathable mesh back and two drink holders that's perfect for hanging out on the lawn or a relaxing day down at the beach.

Buy here for $34.99

6. Louisville Women's Glitter Low Top Canvas Shoes

The perfect gift for your favorite female Cardinals fan
The perfect gift for your favorite female Cardinals fan /

If you have a woman in your life who loves Louisville basketball, surprise her with a fresh piece of Cardinals swag. These low-top canvas shoes can go with a surprising number of outfits, all the while sporting that classic red trademark angry Cardinal logo on the side. Consider birthday shopping done.

Buy here for $35.19

5. Kentucky Group Shockbox LED Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

So that Kentucky fan you know can blast the alma mater at full volume
So that Kentucky fan you know can blast the alma mater at full volume /

Kentucky fans are known as quite a rowdy bunch, and this speaker could help them get even rowdier by providing the soundtrack to a pregame party. At just $20 with excellent sound quality, every Wildcats fan will be looking for a way to blast the school fight song at maximum volume. Expect to see plenty of these in Lexington.

Buy here for $19.99

4. Baylor 32oz Summit Water Bottle With Straw Lid

A versatile gift for Baylor fans
A versatile gift for Baylor fans /

Scott Drew's Bears have the inside track on a high seed in this year's tournament, which means fans in Waco and across the country need to start gearing up with all the green and gold merch they can find. This water bottle has a clean. minimalist design that every Baylor fan can use to beat the Waco heat.

Buy here for $24.99

3. Gonzaga Adult Arch & Logo Gameday Hooded Sweatshirt

The best gift for fans of the best mid-major
The best gift for fans of the best mid-major /

Mark Few and the Bulldogs are up to their usual tricks, as they have beat up on a weak conference schedule on their way yet another high seed. Show your support for the team that always ends up as a popular championship pick by scooping this cool sweatshirt, which features their bulldog logo front and center.

Buy here for $46.95

2. Kansas Super Premium College Fan Socks

These take Rock Chalk Jayhawk to a new level
These take Rock Chalk Jayhawk to a new level /

You've probably got more Kansas memorabilia than you can count, but you're not a true Jayhawks fan until you've dedicated your sock game to Bill Self's team. These basketball socks feature Kansas' famous Jayhawk mascot, and they would make for the perfect addition to any Kansas fan's wardrobe.

Buy here for $18.00

1. Virginia Cavaliers NCAA Champions 2019 Framed 11 x 14 Matted Collage Framed Photos

Let them know who the champs are, Virginia fans
Let them know who the champs are, Virginia fans /

Until early April rolls around, the Hoos are still the champs. It might be difficult for Tony Bennett's group to repeat as champs, but the Cavaliers' triumph last season will live on forever in Charlottesville. Having said that, Virginia fans can only claim the title for one more month, so they better snag this wall art up really quick.

Buy here for $39.25