Most years, a team that wins in the First Four also wins a first-round game. This isn't just an overreaction to UNC's dominant win over San Diego State; the Tar Heels match up pretty well with Ole Miss. UNC didn't deserve an at-large spot but that never meant it couldn't get hot and win multiple games.

After Auburn fell to Tennessee in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament -- its third loss in four games -- Tigers coach Bruce Pearl made a case for why his team should still be the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Madness picks, predictions, odds for North Carolina vs Ole Miss first-round South Region game Friday, March 21, 2025. Who wins?

When Caitlin Clark set the NCAA’s career scoring record last season, JuJu Watkins was widely considered the player most likely to challenge it. She’s on pace so far.