Gather your crew, fill out your bracket, prepare your pre-game fuel, and put on your best rabid fan face… it’s the most wonderful time of the year! As the best college teams vie for the ultimate title, your Sego home is the perfect place to celebrate basketball madness. The spacious layouts in our Single Family Homes and Townhomes, along with our wide variety of flex rooms (finished basements, upper level sky rooms, private roof decks), offer plenty of room for guests, games and grub!
From apps and drinks to basketball fun that even the most fair-weather fans can enjoy, we have a playbook full of tips and tricks to score a buzzer beater with your guests. Whether you’re rooting for the Wildcats, the Bulldogs, or the Jayhawks, a perfect party spread is the best way to enjoy the big game and there’s no better place to do this than in your rooftop deck or finished basement!
Alley Oop Eats
Our love for college basketball is almost as big as our appetites on game day (and that’s saying a lot). Of course, no party would be complete without savory apps that make watching the game even more fun. These delicious eats are always a win when it comes to friends and family.
Game Day Classics:
- Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Pizza Dip
- Chicken Parm Sliders
- Spicy Asian Chicken Meatballs
- Mini Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas
- Sin Dip Hot Dogs
- Slow-Cooker Tex Mex Dip
Healthy Twist:
- Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
- Sweet Potato Tater Tots
- Garlic-Butter Shrimp
- Spinach Dip Stuffed Mushrooms
Double Double Drinks
Once the offense starts working its magic, it’s time for you and your guests to raise a glass to a great game in the making. Whether you opt for drinks with a little kick or delicious treats without alcohol, your optional wet bar is a great spot to try out these refreshing tipples to wash down the apps.
Boozy Beverages:
Non-Alcoholic Sips:
- Classic Sweet Tea
- Tomato-Lime Sipper
- Ginger-Orange Mocktails
- Watermelon-Strawberry Cooler
- Homemade Cherry Limeade
Full Court Decor
Okay, let’s face it… there’s nothing more fun than decorating your Sego home for a party, especially when it involves basketball. From themed flair to DIY decor to dishware, there are so many ways to elevate the atmosphere of your flex space to match the intensity of your team’s fan base.
General Gear:
- Party Supplies Set (plates, napkins, cups, cutlery, tablecloth)
- Basketball Paper Lanterns
- Photo Booth Props
- Basketball Popcorn Boxes
- Spalding Pennant Banner
Big Dance Entertainment
Is your favorite team up or down at halftime? Keep the winning feeling going (or take the edge off…) with a few fun party games, which are even more fun to play in your spacious rec room or basement, so everyone can get involved until the game comes back on.
- Mini Basketball Hoop (Create your own brackets first!)
- March Madness Trivia (Hand out the questions on paper — winner gets a prize!)
From all of us at Sego Homes, have fun picking your brackets! And may the best team win!
