Overview

• Top-seeded teams like South Carolina, UCLA, and USC are early favorites in the women's tournament, with standout players such as JuJu Watkins drawing attention.
• Key first-round matchups include Maryland vs. Grand Canyon and Colorado State vs. Memphis in the men's bracket, and Kentucky vs. Liberty in the women's bracket.
• Analysts are highlighting potential upsets, such as Harvard over Michigan State and Colorado State over Memphis, with injuries like Memphis' Tyrese Hunter's absence playing a role.
• The New Mexico men's team, seeded No. 10, is a popular pick to upset No. 7 Marquette, with expert backing and a fast-paced playing style.
• The tournaments are being closely watched for standout individual performances, including Harvard's Harmoni Turner and Marquette's Kam Jones, as well as team dynamics and strategies.