It's that time of year again, hoops junkies.
We're talking buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, legendary performances. The Big Dance is here, and I'm ready to break it down, Dickie V style! We've got PTPers (prime time performers), diaper dandies and championship-caliber coaching ready to take the court.
Who is cutting down the nets at the end of the 2025 men's NCAA tournament? Let's dive into the madness, baby!
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Auburn vs. Alabama State/St. FrancisAuburn's athleticism is too much for the play-in winner. The Tigers dominate in transition.Auburn WINS!
Louisville vs. CreightonThis one is a slugfest, but Louisville's defense stiffens late and escapes with a W.Louisville WINS!
Michigan vs. UC San DiegoThe Wolverines get hot early and never look back.Michigan WINS!
Texas A&M vs. YaleThe Aggies outmuscle the Ivy League champs on the boards.Texas A&M WINS!
Ole Miss vs. San Diego State/North CarolinaA thriller. The Rebels hit a dagger 3 to survive.Ole Miss WINS!
Iowa State vs. LipscombThe Cyclones execute their way to a comfortable victory.Iowa State WINS!
Marquette vs. New MexicoKam Jones and Donovan Dent will each put on a show, but the Golden Eagles will down a tough New Mexico squad.Marquette WINS!
Michigan State vs. BryantTom Izzo's boys don't mess around. Total domination.Michigan State WINS!
Auburn vs. LouisvilleAuburn's defense stifles Louisville and the Tigers move on.Auburn WINS!
Michigan vs. Texas A&MThe Wolverines' size is too much for the Aggies to handle.Michigan WINS!
Ole Miss vs. Iowa StateThe Cyclones' speed and perimeter shooting take over.Iowa State WINS!
Marquette vs. Michigan StateA heavyweight battle. Sparty grinds it out in the closing moments.Michigan State WINS!
Auburn vs. MichiganThe Wolverines own the glass and advance.Michigan WINS!
Iowa State vs. Michigan StateAnother gritty win for Izzo's squad.Michigan State WINS!
Michigan vs. Michigan StateA rivalry game with a Final Four trip on the line? Are you serious? Sparty wins the battle of Michigan.Michigan State WINS!
Duke vs. American/Mount St. Mary'sToo much talent, too much depth.Duke WINS!
Mississippi State vs. BaylorThe Bulldogs scrap their way to a win.Mississippi State WINS!
Oregon vs. LibertyDucks fly high in this one.Oregon WINS!
Arizona vs. AkronToo much firepower from the Wildcats.Arizona WINS!
VCU vs. BYUThe Rams play lockdown D and stun the Cougars.VCU WINS!
Wisconsin vs. MontanaBadgers control the tempo and get it done.Wisconsin WINS!
Saint Mary's vs. VanderbiltThe Gaels sneak by in a nailbiter.Saint Mary's WINS!
Alabama vs. Robert MorrisCrimson Tide roll, baby.Alabama WINS!
Duke vs. Mississippi StateA huge alley-oop dunk with less than five minutes on the clock is going to bring the house down -- and Mississippi State won't be able to answer.Duke WINS!
Oregon vs. ArizonaOregon makes a late push, but Arizona's defensive intensity is off the charts.Arizona WINS!
VCU vs. WisconsinThe Badgers' veteran leadership takes over, draining clutch free throws and playing smart, disciplined basketball.Wisconsin WINS!
Saint Mary's vs. AlabamaA flurry of 3-pointers late in the second half put this one away, and Alabama marches on.Alabama WINS!
Duke vs. ArizonaIn crunch time, Duke's Cooper Flagg makes a sensational steal and finishes it with a thunderous dunk to put the game out of reach.Duke WINS!
Wisconsin vs. AlabamaThe Crimson Tide turn this into a track meet, running the floor and finishing at the rim with authority.Alabama WINS!
Duke vs. AlabamaThis game is tight, tense and thrilling all the way to the final minutes.Duke WINS!
Houston vs. SIU EdwardsvilleThe Cougars put on a defensive clinic.Houston WINS!
Gonzaga vs. Georgia
The Bulldogs battle, but Zags advance.Gonzaga WINS!
Clemson vs. McNeese
The Tigers take care of business.Clemson WINS!
Purdue vs. High Point
Braden Smith dominates, and the Boilermakers roll.Purdue WINS!
Illinois vs. Texas/Xavier
The Illini muscle through a tough one.Illinois WINS!
Kentucky vs. Troy
Big Blue Nation celebrates an opening-round W.Kentucky WINS!
UCLA vs. Utah State
The Bruins' experience proves to be the key.UCLA WINS!
Tennessee vs. Wofford
The Vols advance with stifling D.Tennessee WINS!
Houston vs. GonzagaThe Cougars turn up the defensive pressure and force turnover after turnover.Houston WINS!
Clemson vs. PurdueThe Boilermakers control the tempo, rebound like monsters, and bury clutch free throws.Purdue WINS!
Illinois vs. KentuckyIllinois fights until the final buzzer, but Kentucky makes big plays down the stretch to close it out at the line.Kentucky WINS!
UCLA vs. TennesseeThe Vols get physical, control the boards, and wear down the Bruins.Tennessee WINS!
Houston vs. PurduePurdue gives its all, but the Cougars' athleticism and relentless pressure wears the Boilermakers down.Houston WINS!
Kentucky vs. TennesseeIn the final minutes, Tennessee's veteran leadership shows up and the Vols close it out like champions.Tennessee WINS!
Houston vs. Tennessee The Cougars hit big shots and clutch free throws and win with elite execution down the stretch.Houston WINS!
Florida vs. Norfolk State
The Gators cruise in a blowout.Florida WINS!
UConn vs. Oklahoma
The defending champs prove they've still got it.UConn WINS!
Memphis vs. Colorado State
The Rams pull off the first-round shocker.Colorado State WINS!
Maryland vs. Grand Canyon
The Terps' starting five carries them through.Maryland WINS!
Missouri vs. Drake
The Bulldogs bark the loudest, pulling off the upset.Drake WINS!
Texas Tech vs. UNC Wilmington
The Red Raiders win with JT Toppin showing out.Texas Tech WINS!
Kansas vs. Arkansas
A legendary coaching battle, but Rock Chalk moves on.Kansas WINS!
St. John's vs. Omaha
The Johnnies ride their red-hot offense to victory.St. John's WINS!
Florida vs. UConnThis one's a classic, but Florida survives and advances.Florida WINS!
Colorado State vs. MarylandThe Terps make a late push, but the Rams step up with clutch free throws in the final minute.Colorado State WINS!
Drake vs. Texas TechA few monster dunks in the second half get the crowd going, and the Raiders pull away late.Texas Tech WINS!
Kansas vs. St. John'sKansas makes a late push, but St. John's hits a monster 3 with less than a minute to go.St. John's WINS!
Florida vs. Colorado StateThe Gators' D gets to the Rams in the second half, forcing turnovers that turn into highlight-reel dunks.Florida WINS!
Texas Tech vs. St. John'sBig-time players make big-time plays, and St. John's punches its ticket to the Elite Eight.St. John's WINS!
Florida vs. St. John's The Johnnies' magic ends as the Gators chomp their way to the Final Four.Florida WINS!
Michigan State vs. FloridaIzzo is a Hall of Fame mastermind, but Florida is flat-out scorching from beyond the arc. The Gators get the W and punch their ticket to the title game.Florida WINS!
Duke vs. HoustonThe Cougars bring toughness, but the Blue Devils have too much firepower. Their defense clamps down late, and they march on.Duke WINS!
Florida vs. DukeTwo heavyweights collide in a matchup for the ages. Florida battles, but the Blue Devils' size and speed put them over the top. Duke is cutting down the nets, baby!Duke WINS!
And there you have it, baby!
This year's March Madness is going to be a barnburner, a true test of mental toughness and clutch performances. Florida makes an incredible run, but at the end of the day, Duke is dancing all the way to the national title.
