The Division I Men’s Basketball Committee has unveiled its top 16 teams for the upcoming NCAA tournament, with Auburn taking the number one seed overall. Alabama and Duke follow closely behind, occupying spots two and three on the seed list respectively.
Auburn was voted as the top overall seed based on a strong 13-2 record in Quadrant 1 games, earning it a place among the top four lines of the tournament bracket. Its rivals, Alabama and Duke, also secured high seeds, with Alabama taking the number two spot and Duke securing the third position.
The Southeastern Conference has dominated this year’s tournament seeding, with five of the top six teams coming from the conference. This trend is a result of the league’s strong overall performance, showcasing its ability to send a significant number of teams to the highly sought-after top 16 seeds.
Other notable teams on the list include Florida, who earned the final number one seed spot after a 21-3 record and top-five rankings in most predictive metrics. Iowa State leads the pack of teams on the third line, followed by Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Arizona.
The committee has high expectations for this year’s tournament, with many top seeds emerging from strong conferences. The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is set to take place from March 16 to April 7, with ticket information available at www.ncaatickets.com.
Source: https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2025-02-15/division-i-mens-basketball-committee-reveals-top-16-seeds-one-month-selection