The eagerly awaited Selection Sunday has finally arrived, unveiling the brackets for both the men's and women's NCAA tournaments in 2025. This year’s selections have sparked excitement and debate among fans as Auburn secured the top overall seed in the men’s tournament, edging out Duke. Meanwhile, North Carolina and Texas narrowly made it into the competition, leaving some disappointed teams on the outside looking in. Notably, the SEC set a new record by having 14 of its 16 teams qualify for March Madness.

In the women’s tournament, UCLA emerged as the top overall seed, joined by South Carolina, Texas, and USC as the other No. 1 seeds. Fans don’t have to wait until the official games begin to participate in the fun; they can start filling out their brackets immediately. Printable versions of both the men’s and women’s brackets are available online, and enthusiasts are encouraged to join the Yahoo Sports Bracket Mayhem game to test their prediction skills against others.

This year’s schedule brings an exhilarating lineup of matches that promise thrilling moments for sports lovers. The men’s tournament begins with the First Four on March 18-19, followed by the first and second rounds, leading up to the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. The pinnacle of the event will be the Final Four and championship game held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Similarly, the women’s tournament features its own action-packed schedule culminating in the Final Four and championship game hosted at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. These events underscore the spirit of competition and camaraderie that defines college basketball each spring.