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Texas Tech basketball holds open practice ahead of 2025 NCAA Tournament
Texas Tech basketball holds open practice ahead of 2025 NCAA Tournament
We’ve reached the Sweet 16 of the 2025 NCAA Tournament and the field that remains for the regional semifinals is a who’s-who of heavy hitters and some of the best teams throughout the season.
Just four of the top 16 teams seeded in this year’s March Madness field (St. John’s, Texas A&M, Wisconsin and Iowa State) have been eliminated thus far, leaving the majority of the remaining field as the best of the best.
But which team will be able to move into the Elite 8 and move another step closer to the Final Four?
Men’s March Madness bracket predictions: Sweet 16
SOUTH REGION
SWEET 16
Michigan def. Auburn — Tigers have been teetering as of late and Michigan is surging. Plus this was my prediction from the start and that’s not changing
Michigan St. def. Ole Miss — Look for this to be a rock fight with two defensive-minded teams. Also staying with my projection from earlier (nailed last four teams in this region, by the way).
ELITE 8
Michigan State def. Michigan — Nothing I’ve seen makes me think my Selection Sunday pick should be changed. Sparty marches on.
EAST REGION
SWEET 16
Arizona def. Duke — Picked this result a week ago, and while Duke looked amazing in the first two weeks, it’s not like Baylor was some sort of juggernaut. Wildcats avenge the regular-season loss.
Alabama def. BYU — If you thought BYU-Wisconsin was a lot of fun to watch for the offenses, this one should trump it. Alabama has too much fire power for BYU to contain, though.
ELITE 8
Arizona def. Alabama — Had Saint Mary’s making the run to this game, but we’ll just say Arizona’s winning it regardless to go to the Final Four.
MIDWEST REGION
SWEET 16
Houston def. Purdue — My upset pick of…
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