NCAA Bracketology: Kentucky and Auburn Lead 2025

The Kentucky Wildcats, led by first-year head coach Mark Pope, boast a strong 14-4 record and rank second nationally in scoring offense and efficiency, while Auburn University is projected as the No. 1 overall seed despite missing star Johni Broome, thanks to significant Quad 1 victories. UCF Knights are on the NCAA Tournament bubble with a 12-5 record, including wins over Texas Tech and Arizona State, but face tough upcoming matchups. Michigan Wolverines experienced mixed results with an upset loss to Minnesota but maintain strong NET and KenPom rankings ahead of their game against Purdue. These teams are on different trajectories as they compete for NCAA Tournament positions, with Kentucky and Auburn having solid résumés and UCF and Michigan working to improve their standings.