In 2013, assuming that's what you mean by "this year," the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament included teams from 31 states and the District of Columbia.
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The 2013 NCAA men's basketball tournament included teams from 31 states and the District of Columbia.
32 States are represented
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29 States are represented along with the District of Columbia
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