March Madness Bracket Delivers Surprises as Auburn, North Carolina Headline Selection Sunday
By Eddie Pells | Updated March 17, 2025
Selection Sunday was anything but predictable, with North Carolina barely making the cut and Auburn securing the No. 1 overall seed over Duke, despite a late-season slump.
Key Takeaways from Selection Sunday
- Auburn claims the top overall seed despite losing three of their last four games, edging out Duke, which defeated Auburn earlier this season.
- North Carolina barely made the field, prompting their athletic director, Bubba Cunningham, to clarify that he had no influence over the selection—despite leading the committee.
- Texas snuck into the tournament, helping the SEC set a record with 14 teams in this year’s bracket.
- Rick Pitino’s St. John’s squad returns to prominence, setting up a potential second-round showdown against Arkansas coach John Calipari—a battle between two of college basketball’s most fiery coaches.
Brackets Are Set—Now the Madness Begins
Fans can only hope that the tournament delivers as much excitement on the court as Selection Sunday did off it. With unexpected matchups, controversial picks, and powerhouse programs vying for supremacy, this year's March Madness is shaping up to be unforgettable.
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