March Madness 2025 Tips Off with Key Matchups and Upset Potential

The NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments begin their first round with 32 games over two days, featuring powerhouse teams, underdog stories, and expert predictions.

Top-seeded teams like South Carolina, UCLA, and USC are early favorites in the women's tournament, with standout players such as JuJu Watkins drawing attention.
Key first-round matchups include Maryland vs. Grand Canyon and Colorado State vs. Memphis in the men's bracket, and Kentucky vs. Liberty in the women's bracket.
Analysts are highlighting potential upsets, such as Harvard over Michigan State and Colorado State over Memphis, with injuries like Memphis' Tyrese Hunter's absence playing a role.
The New Mexico men's team, seeded No. 10, is a popular pick to upset No. 7 Marquette, with expert backing and a fast-paced playing style.
The tournaments are being closely watched for standout individual performances, including Harvard's Harmoni Turner and Marquette's Kam Jones, as well as team dynamics and strategies.