Tens of thousands of basketball fans are gathering in Texas for the semi-final round of a tournament known as “March Madness.”

Four college teams are competing for a place in the final. Basketball’s professional league – the NBA – is better known for its global appeal.

But, as CGTN’s Owen Fairclough reports from San Antonio, college basketball has a special draw for fans.

Let it rain @RamblersMBB #finalfour @cgtnamerica pic.twitter.com/o5Aptih9KN

— Owen Fairclough (@owefair) March 31, 2018