Howard University Selected to Represent D.C. in NCAA March Madness

The 16th-seeded Howard University will represent the District of Columbia in this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament after other local schools missed the cut. This selection marks a Cinderella story for the city, as Howard enters the bracket with high expectations despite underwhelming regular season performance. The team's participation underscores the growing competitiveness of HBCUs in the modern college sports landscape.