The Hill News

British Prime Minister David Cameron will take in a uniquely American tradition during his trip this week, appearing with President Obama for a live interview during halftime of the opening game of the NCAA's March Madness tournament. The heads of state will appear during halftime of the Mississippi Valley State and Western Kentucky University game from Dayton, Ohio for their lone joint interview during Cameron's visit.

The president - an avid basketball fan - is clearly looking to capitalize on the popular Spring tradition, also launching a  "bracket challenge" on his campaign website that allows supporters to predict their choices for how the tournament will play out. 

"It's college basketball time again â€" and as friends and co-workers gather around the water cooler to talk top seeds and Cinderellas, here's your chance to fill out a bracket with the President himself," a posting on the campaign's website reads. "And how's this for bragging rights: we'll publish a list of everyone who does better than the President here on BarackObama.com after the tournament is over."

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