With just a couple hours to go until the Selection Show, the final Bracketology projections are in. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi released his final predictions for the 68-field in the NCAA tournament Sunday afternoon.

Aside from the COVID year, the Texas Longhorns will more than likely be missing their first NCAA Tournament since the 2018-19 season. ESPN's Joe Lunardi releas

The Badgers are among the hottest teams in the sport. Their current Big Ten Tournament run now includes a 70-63 win over Northwestern (NCAA NET No. 53), 86-70 over UCLA (No. 27) and 77-74 over Michigan State (No. 11). The team has jumped to No. 14 in the NET in that time, improving to 8-7 in Quad 1 games and 10-1 vs. Quad 2.

The Norfolk State men’s basketball team has received the No. 16 seed in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, facing No. 1 seed Florida on Friday, Mar. 21. In the event’s first round. The NCAA Tournament selection committee revealed the full bracket during the official selection show

North Carolina is headed to the 2025 NCAA Tournament as a No. 11 seed and part of the First Four in Dayton after narrowly sneaking in following a disappointing season. Gaining admission to the Big Dance should alleviate some of the heartbreak the Tar Heels felt following a heartbreaking loss to Duke in the ACC Tournament semifinals.

North Carolina men's basketball on Friday night cost itself a chance at an ACC championship—and potentially a ticket to the NCAA tournament. Once trailing rival Duke by 24 points, the Tar Heels stormed back in the second half and had a chance to take the lead with 4.

One of those bubble teams Sunday was the North Carolina Tar Heels, who earned a play-in spot in the East Region. UNC will take on San Diego State for a chance to earn a No. 11 see