Eight Big Ten, Seven Big 12 Teams Selected for NCAA Tournament

The 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship will feature eight Big Ten schools, including Michigan, which earned a No. 5 seed after winning the Big Ten Tournament, and Michigan State, the No. 2 seed. The Big 12 Conference also secured seven teams in the tournament, with Houston receiving a prestigious No. 1 seed. Notably, the SEC led all conferences with 14 teams selected, while the Big Ten followed closely with eight. Controversies arose during Selection Sunday, particularly regarding North Carolina's placement in the First Four despite a poor record, and several notable teams, including West Virginia and Indiana, were left out. The selection committee's decisions have sparked discussions about team performance and the criteria for selection, particularly in relation to Quad 1 records. Overall, this year's tournament promises intense matchups and surprises as teams vie for the national championship.