The Latest Breaking News from South Region

March Madness: South Region in Atlanta will be MUST-WATCH!

In this episode of College Hoops Weekly, Sports Illustrated senior writer Pat Forde previews the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight of the men's NCAA tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25, 2025

Reseeding the Men’s NCAA Tournament Ahead of Sweet 16

The first weekend did not provide many upsets, so the level of play in the regional rounds should be high.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 24, 2025

South Region Breakdown: Top Overall Seed Auburn Gets Location Advantage

Three-seed Iowa State starting guard Keshon Gilbert is out, and the Cyclones risk early exit.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 17, 2025

Ranking the 2022 Cinderella Candidates That Could Bust Your Bracket

A number of top seeds in the men’s NCAA tourney could be on upset alert as these tricky underdogs await.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2022

Illinois is the No. 4 seed in the South Region. The Illini will play No. 13 Chattanooga on Friday in Pittsburgh.

Trent Frazier and Coleman Hawkins wore sunglasses to their news conference Sunday after getting the word Illinois had earned a No. 4 seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament, where they’ll take on 13th-seeded Chattanooga in a first-round game at 5:50 p.m. Friday in Pittsburgh (TNT).

Chicago Tribune · Mar 14, 2022

South Region Breakdown: Is an Arizona–Tennessee Rematch on the Horizon?

The Volunteers are a No. 3 seed despite winning an SEC title and have already beaten the Wildcats once. Plus, March magician Loyola Chicago is back.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2022