# Men’s March Madness 2025 Bracket: Your Ultimate Guide to All 68 Teams
The NCAA tournament field is set, and it’s time to dive into the madness! Whether you’re filling out your bracket for fun or glory, we’ve got you covered with a detailed breakdown of every team. From powerhouse 1-seeds to plucky underdogs, here’s everything you need to know ahead of tip-off.
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## **1-Seeds: The Title Favourites**
### **Auburn Tigers**
– **Region:** South
– **Record:** 28-5
– **Ceiling:** National Champions
– **Key Stats:**
– Ranked “Excellent” in offence and defence (Synergy Sports).
– Johni Broome (18.6 PPG, 10.6 RPG) is a Wooden Award contender.
– Defeated six top-15 KenPom teams.
– **Why Watch?** Bruce Pearl’s deep, veteran squad aims for Auburn’s first-ever title despite a shaky regular-season finish.
### **Duke Blue Devils**
– **Region:** East
– **Record:** 31-3
– **Ceiling:** National Champions
– **Key Stats:**
– Cooper Flagg (Wooden Award favourite) anchors the nation’s 4th-best defence (KenPom).
– 19-1 run after Flagg turned 18 in December.
– **Injury Watch:** Flagg and Maliq Brown’s fitness could sway their title hopes.
### **Houston Cougars**
– **Region:** Midwest
– **Record:** 30-4
– **Ceiling:** National Champions
– **Key Stats:**
– Kelvin Sampson’s best offence yet (10th in efficiency, KenPom).
– LJ Cryer (18.0 PPG in final 12 games) leads a lethal transition game.
– **X-Factor:** J’Wan Roberts’ ankle injury recovery.
### **Florida Gators**
– **Region:** West
– **Record:** 30-4
– **Ceiling:** National Champions
– **Key Stats:**
– 3rd-best offence nationally (KenPom), averaging 84.8 PPG.
– Walter Clayton Jr. (17.3 PPG) shines at point guard.
– **Pedigree:** Todd Golden’s tactical shift has revived Florida’s championship DNA.
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## **2-Seeds: The Elite Challengers**
### **Michigan State Spartans**
– **Region:** South
– **Record:** 27-6
– **Ceiling:** Final Four
– **Key Stats:**
– Top-five defence nationally.
– Jase Richardson (16.8 PPG) leads a gritty, underrated roster.
– **Tom Izzo’s Edge:** Defence-first approach secured Michigan State’s first outright Big Ten title since 2000.
### **Alabama Crimson Tide**
– **Region:** East
– **Record:** 25-8
– **Ceiling:** Final Four
– **Key Stats:**
– No. 1 pace in college basketball.
– Mark Sears (19.2 PPG) drives a top-five offence.
– **Concerns:** Defence allowed 85+ points in 11 games.
### **Tennessee Volunteers**
– **Region:** Midwest
– **Record:** 27-7
– **Ceiling:** National Champions
– **Key Stats:**
– No. 1 defence (KenPom), holding 12 teams under 60 points.
– Zakai Zeigler (13.1 PPG, 7.5 APG) fuels a balanced attack.
– **Narrative:** Rick Barnes’ potential retirement adds urgency for a fairytale finish.
### **St. John’s Red Storm**
– **Region:** West
– **Record:** 30-4
– **Ceiling:** National Champions
– **Key Stats:**
– Top-three defence nationally.
– Rick Pitino’s track record: Louisville’s 2012-13 titles with similar stats.
– **Star Power:** RJ Luis Jr. (18.1 PPG) is a two-way force.
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## **3-Seeds: Dark Horses with Potential**
### **Iowa State Cyclones**
– **Region:** South
– **Record:** 24-9
– **Ceiling:** Elite Eight
– **Key Stats:**
– Early-season top-15 offence plummeted to 69th post-January.
– Turnovers plague 20% of possessions.
– **Injury Alert:** Keshon Gilbert’s muscle strain could limit upside.
### **Kentucky Wildcats**
– **Region:** Midwest
– **Record:** 22-11
– **Ceiling:** Elite Eight
– **Key Stats:**
– 8 wins vs AP top-15 teams (tied program record).
– Lamont Butler’s defence key to late-season resurgence.
– **Wildcard:** Mark Pope’s debut season defies injury chaos.
### **Texas Tech Red Raiders**
– **Region:** West
– **Record:** 25-8
– **Ceiling:** Final Four
– **Key Stats:**
– JT Toppin (18.1 PPG, 9.3 RPG) is an underrated star.
– 37% 3-point shooting as a team.
– **Signature Win:** Overtime thriller vs Houston in January.
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## **Key Lower Seeds to Watch**
### **12-Seed McNeese Cowboys**
– **Region:** Midwest
– **Record:** 27-6
– **Ceiling:** Sweet 16
– **Storyline:** Will Wade’s redemption arc after LSU exit.
– **Stats:** Southland’s best offence (39% 3PT) and defence.
### **14-Seed Montana Grizzlies**
– **Region:** East
– **Record:** 25-9
– **Ceiling:** Sweet 16
– **Stats:**
– Top-40 offence since January (BartTorvik).
– 60.9% 2PT, 42.1% 3PT shooting in hot streak.
### **16-Seed St. Francis (PA) Red Flash**
– **Region:** South
– **Record:** 16-17
– **Cinderella Factor:** Coach Rob Krimmel’s 29-year journey to the Dance.
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## **Final Thoughts**
This year’s bracket is packed with drama: Auburn’s veteran depth, Duke’s youth movement, and St. John’s defensive grit headline the narratives. Meanwhile, sleeper picks like McNeese and Montana could bust brackets. Keep an eye on injuries (Flagg, Roberts) and late-season trends – they’ll make or break your predictions.
**Sources:** KenPom, Synergy Sports, BartTorvik, ESPN.
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