To me, the return of spring means two things: The NCAA tournament and the return of Game of Thrones. Marathon-watching Game of Thrones right before the tournament naturally brings to mind games, the very thing the show mirrors. And what could be a more logical comparison to sitting on the Iron Throne than winning the NCAA tournament? Upon greater contemplation and the assistance of a particularly basketball-savvy sibling, below is an explanation of the ways in which each house in Game of Thrones is similar to a basketball team.

A word of warning: Spoilers ahead! Do not read if you are not caught up on the show.

House Tyrell: Vanderbilt University

Much like our neighbors at Vanderbilt, House Tyrell has a really pretty sigil and lots of resources (read: money) but will never rule the Seven Kingdoms.

Sorry Olenna, you're still the coolest grandma ever.

House Stark: University of Florida

The traditionally good groups have both fallen on hard times. For the Starks, it was the decapitation of their beloved leader Ned and the later Red Wedding; for Florida, it has been a 16-17 record and being relegated to the NIT at best.

Should have worn some armor, Robb.

The Wildlings: UCLA

Like UCLA, the Wildlings have not been relevant for basically centuries but still get to tout their previous success as though it still matters in the least. Plus, they are also separated from everyone else by the wall, just like UCLA is separated from us by the Rocky Mountains.

Kill as many people as you want, you're still not going to be relevant.

House Greyjoy: Ohio State

Much like the annoyance that is the entire Ohio State fan base, House Greyjoy talks a bigger talk than they should ever talk given that they have an ice cube's chance in Hell of winning the Iron Throne. Keep on talking. We're all laughing at you, and it is only a matter of time before it becomes obvious why.

Is this obvious enough?

The White Walkers: University of Louisville

It is a mystery that they have survived as long as they have, given that no one knows where their power comes from. However, despite occasional success, neither the white walkers nor UofL are expected to be successful for a good while.

Rick Pitino? Is that you?

House Lannister: Duke University

Just like the Lannisters, Duke watches the peasants AKA the rest of the NCAA from their ivory palace in Durham. They are now more concerned about maintaining their appearance as a pillar of college basketball rather than asserting their skills on the court, and this will undoubtedly be their downfall (r maybe a 12-seed again, I don't know for sure).

The resemblance is uncanny. They're even making the same facial expression.

House Targaryen: University of Kentucky

The rightful heir to the throne, the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats have not won the NCAA Championship in a couple years, but their very name strikes fear into the hearts of members of every other house. Oh, and they have dragons.

Actual photo of Willie Cauley-Stein, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Dakari Johnson preparing to fry their enemies to a crisp.