The 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, widely known as March Madness, is currently underway. The tournament kicked off with the First Four games in Dayton, Ohio, where No. 12 McNeese achieved a significant 12-over-5 upset by defeating No. 5 Clemson. On March 20, the first round concluded with several notable outcomes:
- Top Seeds Advance: No. 1 seeds Auburn and Houston secured comfortable victories in their opening games.
- Memorable Upsets: Lower-seeded teams made their mark, with No. 11 VCU and No. 10 Arkansas achieving significant victories. Notably, Arkansas, bolstered by substantial financial support, upset Kansas in the first round.
- Viral Sensation: Amir Khan, the team manager for McNeese State, became a viral sensation for leading the team’s pregame tunnel walk with his boombox. His enthusiasm has captivated fans and led to multiple NIL deals.
As of March 22, the tournament has reached the Second Round, with eight games scheduled for the day. Matchups include:
- Illinois vs. Kentucky
- Texas A&M vs. Michigan
- Wisconsin vs. BYU
- Houston vs. Gonzaga
For a complete and updated bracket, along with schedules and scores, you can visit the official NCAA website.