UCLA Earns Top Seed in 2025 NCAA Tournaments

The NCAA Tournament for both men's and women's basketball has unveiled its top seeds, with UCLA earning the top overall seed in the women's tournament for the first time in their history, edging out South Carolina due to head-to-head results and competitive losses. In the men's tournament, Auburn secured the top seed despite recent losses, while the SEC achieved a record 14 teams in the tournament. The Big Ten, featuring UCLA as a newcomer, had a record 12 teams participating, highlighting the conference's strength. Meanwhile, the Colorado women's team, despite not making the NCAA Tournament, secured a top seed in the Women's Basketball Invitational Tournament. This year's tournaments reflect increased competition with no team entering March Madness unbeaten, a rarity in recent years.