NCAA Tournament Seeds and AP Poll Updates

In the latest NCAA men's basketball tournament projections, Tennessee, Iowa State, Auburn, and Duke are maintaining their positions as No. 1 seeds. The SEC is expected to have a strong presence with Tennessee and Auburn leading as top seeds, while Alabama and Kentucky are also in the mix. Tennessee remains unbeaten and atop the AP Top 25, with Auburn close behind at No. 2. Gonzaga has moved up to No. 18 after starting conference play with key wins, while Kentucky's recent victory over Florida boosted them to No. 6. Meanwhile, Illinois climbed significantly in rankings, joining Kentucky, UConn, and Texas A&M as No. 3 seeds, and Florida slipped to a No. 4 seed after a loss to Kentucky.