The NCAA's Opposing Postseasons

NCAA Football uses "Every Game Counts" as their motto; and it's true unless you're talking about Boise State or TCU,for whom no game counts. But NCAA Basketball produces a season in which most games don't impact anything. Is it worth a hefty dose of unwatchable basketball to have the compelling Conference Tournaments and NCAA Tournament? Or does NCAAF have a better overall construction? Is March Madness the most exciting annual sporting event?