The 2025 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament is here. The 68-team bracket was officially released on Sunday evening, and over the next 72+ hours, anywhere from 60–100 million brackets will be filled out ahead of the First Round tipping off on Thursday afternoon.
But who should you pick to win it all? Well, it's complicated. While March Madness is known for its last-second buzzer-beaters, upsets, and unlikely Cinderella runs, more often than not the tournament champion still ends up being a powerhouse.
