Duke is the favorite in the NCAA men's tournament East Region but the status of Cooper Flagg could open up the bracket for some strong contenders.

An updated look at what the Wisconsin Badgers face en route to the Sweet 16, Elite Eight and beyond. Complete with a full second-round TV schedule

No. 11 seed VCU is another potential Cinderella story and a prime candidate to pull off a first-round upset. The 28-6 Rams enter NCAA play having won 12 of their last 13 games, including an Atlantic 10 championship game over George Mason.

Everything you need to know, including game time and TV information as the Crimson Tide and Blue Devils meet in the Elite 8 for the East Region title.

NCAA Tournament bracket is out and experts have weighed in with predictions and picks for who will make the Final Four from the East region.

Freshman phenom Cooper Flagg — a near-lock to be the No. 1-overall pick in the NBA draft — has fully lived up to expectations

The Elite Eight in the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament will feature four regional finals, with trips to San Antonio for Final Four on the line. The regional championship matchups will take shape via the Sweet 16, which is being played over Thursday and Friday.

Duke is the clear favorite, but Alabama is one of the best offensive teams in the nation and capable of returning to the Final Four.