Today, March 16, 2025, is Selection Sunday for the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament, marking the official start of March Madness. The 68-team bracket is being finalized, with the full field announced later today.
Earlier this week, several conference tournaments concluded, influencing the seeding for the NCAA tournament:
- Big Ten Tournament: The championship game is scheduled for today, March 16, featuring Wisconsin vs. Michigan.
- Ivy League Tournament: The championship game took place earlier today, with Yale facing Cornell.
- Atlantic 10 Tournament: VCU secured a spot in the championship game against George Mason, with the final set for March 16.
- MAAC Championship: Mount St. Mary’s clinched the title, earning an NCAA tournament berth.
In women’s basketball, conference championships are also underway, with teams competing for NCAA tournament invitations. Notably, Belmont and Murray State faced off in the OVC championship game earlier today.
As Selection Sunday unfolds, fans can anticipate the release of the complete NCAA tournament brackets for both men’s and women’s basketball, setting the stage for the upcoming games.