San Diego State has been one of the most consistently successful programs in Division 1 for over a decade. Since the 2009-10 season, the Aztecs own the sixth best record in the nation (411-136). In this season’s Mountain West Tournament, San Diego State lost in the quarterfinals to Boise State.

After North Carolina earned a berth, its athletic director faces questions: Did the Tar Heels receive preferential treatment?

North Carolina is headed to the 2025 NCAA Tournament as a No. 11 seed and part of the First Four in Dayton after narrowly sneaking in following a disappointing season. Gaining admission to the Big Dance should alleviate some of the heartbreak the Tar Heels felt following a heartbreaking loss to Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinals.

Cooper Flagg's health is the biggest storyline in the East Region as top-seeded Duke awaits the return of its freshman sensation. The Blue Devils beat North Carolina and Louisville in the ACC Tournament without the ACC Player of the Year,

The NCAA Tournament is about Cinderellas. March Madness is only “Mad” because of the mid-major squads that pick off the high-majors en route to an unexpected second-weekend trip.