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2025 Final Four: Top Seeds Dominate, Raising Questions About Parity

The 2025 NCAA Men's and Women's Final Four tournaments feature an unusually high number of top seeds, sparking debate about the impact of the transfer portal and NIL compensation on parity in college basketball; however, historical trends suggest this is not a permanent trend.

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Four No. 1 Seeds Reach Final Four in 2025 NCAA Tournament

The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four features Auburn, Duke, Florida, and Houston, marking only the second time four No. 1 seeds have advanced this far. The SEC's record-breaking 14 tournament bids and four regional finalists highlight its dominance. Florida-Auburn and Duke-Houston semifinals wi...

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Mountain West Conference Weathers Storm, Secures Stability Amidst Pac-12 Realignment

Facing the departure of four schools to the Pac-12, the Mountain West Conference stabilized by adding new members, securing a grant of rights, and entering mediation to resolve disputes over exit and poaching fees, aiming for a total of around $150 million.

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NC State Women's Basketball Favored to Defeat Vermont in NCAA Tournament

The No. 2 seed NC State Wolfpack, 10th in odds to win the women's March Madness title, plays the No. 15 Vermont Catamounts on March 22nd at 2 p.m. ET in Raleigh, NC; televised on ESPN, NC State is favored by over 20 points.

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2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament: Bracket Reveal and Key Storylines

The 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament bracket will be revealed on March 17th, featuring 68 teams vying for the championship, with South Carolina aiming for a repeat win despite unprecedented parity among top teams, leading to uncertainty around the top seeds.

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Jai Lucas Named Miami Hurricanes Head Basketball Coach

Duke associate head coach Jai Lucas will replace retired Miami Hurricanes coach Jim Larrañaga, bringing his elite recruiting skills and defensive expertise to a team that needs significant improvement.

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Texas Advances to Women's Final Four After Elite Eight Victory Over TCU

Texas defeated TCU 58-47 in the Elite Eight to advance to the Women's Final Four for the first time since 2003, led by Madison Booker's 18 points and a stifling defense that forced 21 turnovers from TCU.

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Elite Eight Showdowns: Rebounding and Experience to Decide Texas Tech-Florida and Duke-Alabama Games

The Elite Eight features Texas Tech facing Florida's potent offense and Duke battling Alabama's veteran team in high-stakes matchups; rebounding and defensive strategies will play crucial roles in determining the winners.

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Southeast Overtakes Northeast as Top US Economic Region

In 2022, the Southeast surpassed the Northeast as the leading U.S. economic region, driven by growth in Florida, Texas, and North Carolina; this coincides with a large population migration from high-tax blue states to lower-tax red states, as evidenced by 15 of 16 Sweet Sixteen NCAA basketball teams...

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Houston Cougars: Top Seed in Midwest Region Seeks Elusive National Title

The Houston Cougars, with a 30-4 record and ranked in the top 10 nationally in both adjusted offensive and defensive efficiency, are the top seed in the Midwest Region of the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, seeking their first national championship since 1984 after several close calls.

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NC State Wins 2025 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament

The 2025 ACC Women's Basketball Tournament concluded with NC State defeating Duke in the final, continuing a trend of dominance by either Notre Dame or NC State, though the tournament included several upsets, highlighting the competitive balance of the conference.

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UConn Ends South Carolina's Historic Home Win Streak

South Carolina's 71-game home winning streak ended with an 87-58 loss to No. 7 UConn on Sunday, highlighting UConn's strong performance and South Carolina's struggles with effort and fatigue, according to Coach Dawn Staley.

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