Kentucky, Notre Dame, Michigan Claim NCAA Tournament Seeds

The NCAA Tournament selection revealed that Kentucky is the No. 3 seed in the Midwest Region, marking its 62nd appearance in the tournament. Kentucky will face Troy in the first round, coming off an SEC tournament where they reached the quarterfinals. Despite being without leading scorer Jaxson Robinson, the team will welcome back Lamont Butler, which is seen as a significant boost. Meanwhile, the Michigan basketball team received a No. 5 seed despite winning the Big Ten Tournament, sparking criticism among fans who believe they were undervalued by the selection committee. In contrast, Wisconsin, with a less impressive record, secured a No. 3 seed, leading to further debate over the selection process. Throughout these developments, reactions from fans and players highlight the intense emotions surrounding the tournament selections.