2023 NCAA Tournament: March Madness News, Schedule, Scores (2025)

Will the 'year of the underdog' continue in the Sweet 16?The regional semifinals are full of double-digit seeds. How many Cinderellas will remain at the 2021 NCAA tournament ball?3yESPNAP Photo/Mark Humphrey
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A decade in the making: The rising legend of Gonzaga star Jalen SuggsTo understand Jalen Suggs' astonishing rise to stardom, from the ice to the gridiron to his electric freshman season at Gonzaga, we spoke to those who know him best: his former teammates and coaches -- and the defenders who tried to stop him.3yMyron Medcalf
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Anonymous coaches make their predictions for the men's Sweet 16Can anyone trip up the top seeds? Coaches we consulted say the answer to that question is a resounding yes.3yJeff Borzello
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Final Four, national championship picks from 38-person ESPN panelYes, Gonzaga's a popular pick. But a number of non-chalky selections also show up in ESPN's choices for the Final Four and national title.3yESPN
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Ranking the top 50 players in the men's NCAA tournamentCade Cunningham, Luka Garza and Gonzaga -- which has three starters in the top 10 -- headline the updated rankings for March Madness.3yJohn Gasaway

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Chalmers, ex-players sue over Madness promosA group of former college basketball players has sued the NCAA, multiple conferences and Turner Sports for the unauthorized use of NIL in March Madness highlights.34dMark Schlabach
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Caitlin Clark's greatest legacy? Growing the game like no one elseIn captivating everyone from hoops fanatics to non-sports fans, Caitlin Clark has grown women's college basketball like no player before her.111dRebecca Lobo
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Will Caitlin Clark be an immediate star as a rookie in the WNBA?It shouldn't be concerning if Clark isn't immediately one of the WNBA's best players. But her season could also go like Breanna Stewart's did in 2016.111dKevin Pelton
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Ranking South Carolina and the 10 perfect D-I women's basketball teamsSouth Carolina capped a 38-0 season to become the 10th unbeaten women's team in NCAA D-I history. Where do the Gamecocks rank among the rest?118dMichael Voepel
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March Madness Pain Index: Whose 2024 tournament loss hurt most?Sixty-seven teams have exited the Dance. Let's compare all of their fan bases' despair, from least to worst -- which isn't Kentucky, by the way.118dKevin Pulsifer
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Repeat that again: UConn in rare company with back-to-back national championshipsTake a guess who finished off another romp through college basketball. UConn now can be mentioned in the same breath as Florida, Duke and UCLA.118dPete Thamel
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How UConn became the first back-to-back national champion in 17 yearsZach Edey got his points for Purdue, but UConn's perimeter defense limited the Boilermakers to just one made 3-pointer.118dESPN
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'The revenge tour is over': Johnson flips script to help cap South Carolina's perfect seasonAfter being humiliated in the 2023 national semis, Raven Johnson's defense Sunday cooled off Caitlin Clark and helped bring the Gamecocks the title.119dJake Trotter
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UConn-Purdue title game has all the feels: History, 1-seeds and big menUConn is looking to repeat as national champion. Purdue is looking to completely erase the nightmare of losing to a 16-seed last season.119dPete Thamel
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Predicting the men's title game: Can Purdue stop dominant UConn?Big man vs. big man, 1-seed vs. 1-seed -- who between UConn and Purdue could win it all Monday night? We predict Monday's national champion.120dESPN
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How last year's imperfect season led to South Carolina's perfect titleThe Gamecocks bottled last season's disappointment and delivered a masterpiece in winning Dawn Staley's third national championship.120dMichael Voepel
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South Carolina outlasts Iowa to win its 3rd national title

South Carolina defeats Iowa 87-75 to win its third national title under Dawn Staley.

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The keys that won South Carolina the 2024 women's NCAA titleThe "revenge tour" is complete, the record remains unblemished. We break down how South Carolina won the 2024 national championship.120dESPN

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2024 March Madness: How to bet the men's championship gameOur experts provide their picks for the men's NCAA championship game on Monday between UConn and Purdue.120dESPN Betting Analysts
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Last season ended in a nightmare for Purdue -- now it's living the dreamPurdue suffered the worst defeat in NCAA tournament history in 2023. Now Matt Painter has this group one win away from a national championship.120dMyron Medcalf
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'You can't ask for anything better': Dynasty, legacy, history on line in South Carolina-IowaThe final comes down to an unstoppable force in Caitlin Clark meeting an immovable object in South Carolina, each on the verge of history.120dAlexa Philippou
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Predicting the women's title game: Will Clark's Iowa upset South Carolina again?Iowa and Caitlin Clark again stand in the way of South Carolina's perfect season. Can the Hawkeyes counter the Gamecocks' depth? We predict the champ.121dESPN
2023 NCAA Tournament: March Madness News, Schedule, Scores (2025)

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Who's predicted to win the NCAA Tournament? ›

Now that we are down to the last two teams, the defending champion UConn Huskies remain the favorites to win the men's college basketball national title. Despite Zach Edey and the Boilermakers playing great basketball, the Huskies are considerably favorites as of Monday morning.

How far did Purdue go in March Madness 2023? ›

Purdue basketball's advancement to the Final Four isn't just the first for Painter, nor is it occurring just after the Boilermakers' shocking first-round exit in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. It's also the first time in a generation that the program has made the preeminent stage in all of college basketball.

What was the score of the 2023 NCAA Tournament championship game? ›

The game was played on April 3, 2023, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. In the game, UConn defeated San Diego State 76–59 to win their fifth national championship in five appearances. Adama Sanogo of UConn was named Most Outstanding Player (MOP) of the Final Four.

What are the odds for UConn March Madness 2023? ›

Past March Madness winners
YearTeamPreseason odds
2023-24UConn+2000
2022-23UConn+8000
2021-22Kansas+1400
2020-21Baylor+800
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What are the odds of UConn winning the national championship? ›

2025 NCAA Tournament championship odds
UConn+1000
Ohio State+6000
UCLA+6000
Rutgers+8000
Michigan+8000
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Apr 9, 2024

Who has the best chance to win March Madness in 2024? ›

March Madness Odds: History And Betting Tips
YearNCAAM ChampionOdds (Preseason/Prior Rd 1)
2024Connecticut (37-3)+2000
2023Connecticut (31-8)+8000/+1600
2022Kansas (34-6)+1400/+900
2021Baylor (28-2)+800/+500
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Who is favored, Purdue or UConn? ›

Huskies

Has there ever been a 16-1 upset? ›

History of 16 vs. 1 seeds in March Madness

FDU vs. Purdue in 2023 was only the second time the upset has happened. That means 16 seeds have a 1.28 winning percentage against 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament. No game had been decided by one possession since 1996 (Purdue beat Western Carolina, 73-71).

Who knocked Purdue out of March Madness? ›

∎ Purdue lost to Fairleigh Dickinson 63-58 as Zach Edey had 21 points and 15 rebounds but didn't get a shot in the closing 9+ minutes.

What seed was UConn in 2023? ›

However, that midseason swoon cost UConn in terms of NCAA Tournament seeding. The Huskies ended up the No. 13 overall seed, which is the top of the No. 4 seed line.

How many times has UConn won March Madness? ›

UConn has won six NCAA tournament championships (1999, 2004, 2011, 2014, 2023 and 2024), which puts the program in a tie for third most all time and is the most of any program since the tournament expanded to 64 teams.

Has Purdue ever won a national championship in basketball? ›

The Boilermakers have reached three NCAA Tournament Final Fours and two NCAA championship games, but have not won an NCAA Championship. The 1931–32 team was retroactively named a national champion by the Helms Athletic Foundation and the Premo-Porretta Power Poll.

How many people picked UConn to win NCAA? ›

UConn is the nation's top pick to win the 2024 NCAA men's basketball tournament
TEAM% PICKED to win it all ON COMPLETED BRACKETS
No. 1 UConn26.09
No. 1 Houston10.94
No. 1 North Carolina9.90
No. 1 Purdue7.85
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What team is predicted to win March Madness? ›

Dan Hurley rebuffed the Los Angeles Lakers' advances to stay the head coach of the Connecticut Huskies. UConn is seeking its third straight National Championship, which hasn't been done in 50+ years. For now, the Huskies are a top dog in the odds.

Who is favored, UConn or Purdue? ›

Huskies

Which teams have the best odds to win the NCAA Tournament? ›

March Madness Power Rankings: Final Four
  • T-3) North Carolina State Wolfpack (+1600) In the never-ending fight against fate, destiny always wins. ...
  • 2) Purdue Boilermakers (+205) Basketball may very well be the most superstar-driven sport in the world. ...
  • 1) UConn Huskies (-195)
Apr 2, 2024

Who is predicted to win March Madness 2024 women's? ›

The title game is set for the women's NCAA March Madness tournament. The South Carolina Gamecocks will put their undefeated record on the line against Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes — and per usual, South Carolina is favored.

Who is favored to win, Iowa or South Carolina? ›

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