Which players with SW Florida ties are in Big Dance, 2025 NCAA Tournament?

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Watch as the Oregon men find out their March Madness matchup

Coach Altman and players Keeshawn Barthelemy and Jadrian Tracey react to landing in the NCAA Tournament and the March Madness bracket

March Madness is here and Southwest Florida will be represented in the 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament, which kicks off with play-in games on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Here are some local products and former Florida SouthWestern players that you can watch in the Big Dance.

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Jadrian Tracey, Oregon

Record: 24-7 overall, 12-8 in Big Ten

What to know: The Fort Myers native played at St. Joseph’s and Florida Southwestern before finding a home with the Ducks. A redshirt senior, Tracey is averaging 7.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists this season. He played in all 36 games, starting the last 18, for Oregon last year, averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 26.9 minutes per game. The fifth-seeded Ducks take on No. 12 Liberty on Friday at 10:10 p.m.

Dezdrick Lindsay, Oregon

What to know: Lindsay played alongside Tracey at Florida SouthWestern. The forward had season-ending shoulder surgery in December. The 6-foot-6 forward from Louisville, Kentucky native averaged 16 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game last season for the Bucsaneers.

Watch Oregon in the NCAA Tournament

What: East Region first round,No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 12 Liberty

When: 10:10 p.m. Friday

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Dola Adebayo, Mount St. Mary’s

Record: 22-12 overall, 12-8 in MAAC

What to know: The Canterbury graduate is in his junior season with the Mountaineers and was named Second Team All-MAAC this season. Adebayo’s 13.2 points and 1.1 blocks a game lead the team, and he is also averaging 6.9 rebounds and shooting 51.9 percent. Mount St. Mary’s won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament as the sixth seed to receive an automatic bid, and Adebayo was named the tournament MVP. The Mountaineers are playing in the First Four where…

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