March Madness 2025: Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments Underway

Top seeds, underdog stories, and standout players highlight the opening rounds of the men's and women's tournaments.

The men's NCAA Tournament continues with 16 first-round games on Friday, including matchups featuring Duke, Alabama, and Colorado State.
Cooper Flagg, Duke's star player and projected No. 1 NBA draft pick, is expected to play against Mount St. Mary’s after recovering from an ankle injury.
The women's NCAA Tournament began Friday, with UCLA, South Carolina, and USC among the favorites to advance in the opening round.
Potential upsets in the men's tournament include 12-seed Colorado State, which is favored over 5-seed Memphis, and 11-seed UNC over 6-seed Ole Miss.
The women's tournament features key matchups such as No. 6 Michigan vs. No. 11 Iowa State and No. 5 Ole Miss vs. No. 12 Ball State.