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College Basketball Tournament Survivor Pool

One Pick. One Team. One Shot to Survive.

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Written by Alexine Little
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March Madness + the Survivor format = a fan-favorite pool at RunYourPool. It's easy to play, tough to master — and incredibly fun for fans of all levels.

How It Works

  • Members pick one team per day or round (you choose the format).

  • Each team can only be picked once during the tournament.

  • Pick right? You survive.
    Pick wrong? You’re eliminated.

  • The last member standing wins the pool!

Simple to play. Fun to run. Perfect for any group.


Smart Pick Management

We make picking fast and foolproof:

  • Members log in to make their picks.

  • The system prevents duplicate picks — no errors, no confusion.

  • Picks are revealed only after the deadline to keep things fair.


Live Reports & Standings

Track everything with easy-to-read reports:

  • Pick Summary – See current picks and eliminations.

  • All Picks Report – View the full pick history for every member.

  • Pick Sheet – See who picked what, when.


Why It Saves You Time

Running your pool is hassle-free:

  • No emails or paper picks — everything is done online.

  • Standings update automatically.

  • Members log in to see results — no need to send anything manually.


Customize Your Pool

Add your company or organization logo to brand your pool for free. Great for promotions, client engagement, or team bonding. Learn more on our Brand Your Pool page.

PRIVATE MESSAGE BOARDS

Each Survivor pool includes a private message board — great for updates, trash talk, and sharing excitement as the tournament unfolds.



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