2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket Announced, Auburn Secures Top Overall Seed
The tournament features Auburn, Duke, Florida, and Houston as No. 1 seeds, with key storylines including Cooper Flagg's injury status and a record 14 SEC teams in the field.
- Auburn earned the overall No. 1 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, aiming for its first national championship with a senior-led roster and standout center Johni Broome.
- Duke, also a No. 1 seed, dominated the ACC and is led by freshman star Cooper Flagg, whose injury status could impact the Blue Devils' title hopes.
- Florida enters the tournament as a No. 1 seed after winning the SEC championship, boasting one of the nation's top offenses and a balanced roster led by Walter Clayton Jr.
- The SEC set a record with 14 teams in the tournament, though history suggests conferences with the most bids often fall short of producing the champion.
- North Carolina's inclusion as an at-large team sparked debate due to its poor record against top-tier opponents, while notable snubs include Indiana and West Virginia.
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