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The NCAA Tournament isn't just about cheering on your favorite team, learning about future NBA players or avoiding any real work during the afternoon games. It's also about chirping to friends, family and co-workers about your infallible bracket picks. Now you can add college basketball beat writers to that list.

Ben Steele covers Marquette men's basketball and, with the Golden Eagles not playing in March Madness this season, his only focus is not embarrassing himself with his predictions. Expert predictions: Marquette beat writer makes NCAA Tournament picks More: Marquette basketball is back, and reporter Ben Steele will bring you the inside stories Sign up for USA TODAY's Bracket Challenge , presented by AutoZone , and test your knowledge against our experts. You will have a chance to win up to $40,000 in prizes and a shot at a $1 million perfect bracket.

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