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Elite Eight
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Proper noun
Elite Eight
en basketball US informal The eight teams participating in the regional finals of the NCAA Division I tournament, one of whom will become the national champion.
en basketball US informal The round of the NCAA Division I basketball tournament where all but 8 teams have been eliminated.
en basketball US informal The eight teams that advance to the site of the final rounds of the NCAA Division II tournament, one of whom will become the national champion.
en basketball US informal An appearance in the Elite Eight, whether in Division I or II.
See also
en March Madness
en Sweet Sixteen
en Final Four
en College sports Eight