It’s that time of year again, hoops junkies.
We’re talking buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, legendary performances. The Big Dance is here, and I’m ready to break it down, Dickie V style! We’ve got PTPers (prime time performers), diaper dandies and championship-caliber coaching ready to take the court.
Who is cutting down the nets at the end of the 2025 men’s NCAA tournament? Let’s dive into the madness, baby!
Auburn vs. Alabama State/St. Francis
Auburn’s athleticism is too much for the play-in winner. The Tigers dominate in transition.
Auburn WINS!
Louisville vs. Creighton
This one is a slugfest, but Louisville’s defense stiffens late and escapes with a W.
Louisville WINS!
Michigan vs. UC San Diego
The Wolverines get hot early and never look back.
Michigan WINS!
The Aggies outmuscle the Ivy League champs on the boards.
Texas A&M WINS!
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Ole Miss vs. San Diego State/North Carolina
A thriller. The Rebels hit a dagger 3 to survive.
Ole Miss WINS!
Iowa State vs. Lipscomb
The Cyclones execute their way to a comfortable victory.
Iowa State WINS!
Marquette vs. New Mexico
Kam Jones and Donovan Dent will each put on a show, but the Golden Eagles will down a tough New Mexico squad.
Marquette WINS!
Michigan State vs. Bryant
Tom Izzo’s boys don’t mess around. Total domination.
Round of 32
Auburn vs. Louisville
Auburn’s defense stifles Louisville and the Tigers move on.
Auburn WINS!
The Wolverines’ size is too much for the Aggies to handle.
Michigan WINS!
Ole Miss vs. Iowa State
The Cyclones’ speed and perimeter shooting take over.
Iowa State WINS!
A heavyweight battle. Sparty grinds it out in the closing moments.
Michigan State WINS!
Sweet 16
The Wolverines own the glass and advance.
Michigan WINS!
Another gritty win for Izzo’s squad.
Michigan State WINS!
Elite Eight
A rivalry game with a Final Four trip on the line? Are you serious? Sparty wins the battle of Michigan.
Michigan State WINS!
EAST REGION
First Round
Duke vs. American/Mount St. Mary’s
Too much talent, too much depth.
Duke WINS!
The Bulldogs scrap their way to a win.
Mississippi State WINS!
Ducks fly high in this one.
Oregon WINS!
Too much firepower from the Wildcats.
The Rams play lockdown D and stun the Cougars.
VCU WINS!
Badgers control the tempo and get it done.
Wisconsin WINS!
The Gaels sneak by in a nailbiter.
Saint Mary’s WINS!
Alabama vs. Robert Morris
Crimson Tide roll, baby.
Alabama WINS!
Second Round
A huge alley-oop dunk with less than five minutes on the clock is going to bring the house down — and Mississippi State won’t be able to answer.
Duke WINS!
Oregon makes a late push, but Arizona’s defensive intensity is off the charts.
Arizona WINS!
The Badgers’ veteran leadership takes over, draining clutch free throws and playing smart, disciplined basketball.
Wisconsin WINS!Sweet 16
In crunch time, Duke’s Cooper Flagg makes a sensational steal and finishes it with a thunderous dunk to put the game out of reach.
Duke WINS!
The Crimson Tide turn this into a track meet, running the floor and finishing at the rim with authority.
Alabama WINS!
Elite Eight
This game is tight, tense and thrilling all the way to the final minutes.
Duke WINS!
MIDWEST REGION
First Round
The Cougars put on a defensive clinic.
Houston WINS!
The Bulldogs battle, but Zags advance.
Gonzaga WINS!
The Tigers take care of business.
Clemson WINS!
Purdue vs. High Point
Braden Smith dominates, and the Boilermakers roll.
Purdue WINS!
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The Illini muscle through a tough one.
Illinois WINS!
Big Blue Nation celebrates an opening-round W.
Kentucky WINS!
UCLA vs. Utah State
The Bruins’ experience proves to be the key.
UCLA WINS!
The Vols advance with stifling D.
Tennessee WINS!
Second Round
The Cougars turn up the defensive pressure and force turnover after turnover.
Houston WINS!
The Boilermakers control the tempo, rebound like monsters, and bury clutch free throws.
Purdue WINS!
Illinois fights until the final buzzer, but Kentucky makes big plays down the stretch to close it out at the line.
Kentucky WINS!
The Vols get physical, control the boards, and wear down the Bruins.
Tennessee WINS!
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Sweet 16
Purdue gives its all, but the Cougars’ athleticism and relentless pressure wears the Boilermakers down.
Houston WINS!
In the final minutes, Tennessee’s veteran leadership shows up and the Vols close it out like champions.
