Overview

• For the first time since 2008, all four No. 1 seeds—Houston, Duke, Florida, and Auburn—have advanced to the Men's Final Four, set for April 5 in San Antonio.
• The Women's Final Four, scheduled for April 4 in Tampa, includes three No. 1 seeds—South Carolina, UCLA, and Texas—alongside No. 2 seed UConn, the betting favorite.
• UCLA's women’s team has reached its first-ever NCAA Final Four, while UConn extends its record with a 24th appearance, led by standout Paige Bueckers.
• South Carolina aims to defend its national title, marking its fifth consecutive Final Four trip, and will face Texas in a rematch of their SEC championship game.
• The tournaments highlight the dominance of top programs, with fewer upsets and standout performances from stars like Lauren Betts, Paige Bueckers, and Madison Booker.