Dick Vitale's complete 2025 men's NCAA tournament bracket

It's that time of year again, hoops junkies.

We're talking buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, legendary performances. The Big Dance is here, and I'm ready to break it down, Dickie V style! We've got PTPers (prime time performers), diaper dandies and championship-caliber coaching ready to take the court.

Who is cutting down the nets at the end of the 2025 men's NCAA tournament? Let's dive into the madness, baby!

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SOUTH REGION

First Round

Auburnvs. Alabama State/St. Francis

>Auburn's athleticism is too much for the play-in winner. The Tigers dominate in transition.

>Auburn WINS!

Louisvillevs. Creighton

>This one is a slugfest, but Louisville's defense stiffens late and escapes with a W.

>Louisville WINS!

Michiganvs. UC San Diego

>The Wolverines get hot early and never look back.

>Michigan WINS!

Texas A&Mvs. Yale

>The Aggies outmuscle the Ivy League champs on the boards.

>Texas A&M WINS!

Ole Missvs. San Diego State/North Carolina

>A thriller. The Rebels hit a dagger 3 to survive.

>Ole Miss WINS!

Iowa Statevs. Lipscomb

>The Cyclones execute their way to a comfortable victory.

>Iowa State WINS!

Marquettevs. New Mexico

>Kam Jones and Donovan Dent will each put on a show, but the Golden Eagles will down a tough New Mexico squad.

>Marquette WINS!

Michigan Statevs. Bryant

>Tom Izzo's boys don't mess around. Total domination.

>Michigan State WINS!

Round of 32

Auburnvs. Louisville

>Auburn's defense stifles Louisville and the Tigers move on.

>Auburn WINS!

Michiganvs. Texas A&M

>The Wolverines' size is too much for the Aggies to handle.

>Michigan WINS!

Ole Missvs. Iowa State

>The Cyclones' speed and perimeter shooting take over.

>Iowa State WINS!

Marquettevs. Michigan State

>A heavyweight battle. Sparty grinds it out in the closing moments.

>Michigan State WINS!

Sweet 16

Auburnvs. Michigan

>The Wolverines own the glass and advance.

>Michigan WINS!

Iowa Statevs. Michigan State

>Another gritty win for Izzo's squad.

>Michigan State WINS!

Elite Eight

Michiganvs. Michigan State

>A rivalry game with a Final Four trip on the line? Are you serious? Sparty wins the battle of Michigan.

>Michigan State WINS!

EAST REGION

First Round

Dukevs. American/Mount St. Mary's

>Too much talent, too much depth.

>Duke WINS!

Mississippi Statevs. Baylor

>The Bulldogs scrap their way to a win.

>Mississippi State WINS!

Oregonvs. Liberty

>Ducks fly high in this one.

>Oregon WINS!

Arizonavs. Akron

>Too much firepower from the Wildcats.

>Arizona WINS!

VCUvs. BYU

>The Rams play lockdown D and stun the Cougars.

>VCU WINS!

Wisconsinvs. Montana

>Badgers control the tempo and get it done.

>Wisconsin WINS!

Saint Mary'svs. Vanderbilt

>The Gaels sneak by in a nailbiter.

>Saint Mary's WINS!

Alabamavs. Robert Morris

>Crimson Tide roll, baby.

>Alabama WINS!

Second Round

Dukevs. Mississippi State

>A huge alley-oop dunk with less than five minutes on the clock is going to bring the house down -- and Mississippi State won't be able to answer.

>Duke WINS!

Oregonvs. Arizona

>Oregon makes a late push, but Arizona's defensive intensity is off the charts.

>Arizona WINS!

VCUvs. Wisconsin

>The Badgers' veteran leadership takes over, draining clutch free throws and playing smart, disciplined basketball.

>Wisconsin WINS!

Saint Mary'svs. Alabama

>A flurry of 3-pointers late in the second half put this one away, and Alabama marches on.

>Alabama WINS!

Sweet 16

Dukevs. Arizona

>In crunch time, Duke's Cooper Flagg makes a sensational steal and finishes it with a thunderous dunk to put the game out of reach.

>Duke WINS!

Wisconsinvs. Alabama

>The Crimson Tide turn this into a track meet, running the floor and finishing at the rim with authority.

>Alabama WINS!

Elite Eight

Dukevs. Alabama

>This game is tight, tense and thrilling all the way to the final minutes.

>Duke WINS!

MIDWEST REGION

First Round

Houstonvs.SIU Edwardsville

>The Cougars put on a defensive clinic.

>Houston WINS!

Gonzagavs.Georgia

The Bulldogs battle, but Zags advance.

>Gonzaga WINS!

Clemsonvs. McNeese

The Tigers take care of business.

>Clemson WINS!

Purduevs.High Point

Braden Smith dominates, and the Boilermakers roll.

>Purdue WINS!

Illinoisvs.Texas/Xavier

The Illini muscle through a tough one.

>Illinois WINS!

Kentuckyvs.Troy

Big Blue Nation celebrates an opening-round W.

>Kentucky WINS!

UCLAvs.Utah State

The Bruins' experience proves to be the key.

>UCLA WINS!

Tennesseevs. Wofford

The Vols advance with stifling D.

>Tennessee WINS!

Second Round

Houstonvs. Gonzaga

>The Cougars turn up the defensive pressure and force turnover after turnover.

>Houston WINS!

Clemsonvs. Purdue

>The Boilermakers control the tempo, rebound like monsters, and bury clutch free throws.

>Purdue WINS!

Illinoisvs. Kentucky

>Illinois fights until the final buzzer, but Kentucky makes big plays down the stretch to close it out at the line.

>Kentucky WINS!

UCLAvs. Tennessee

>The Vols get physical, control the boards, and wear down the Bruins.

>Tennessee WINS!

Sweet 16

Houstonvs. Purdue

>Purdue gives its all, but the Cougars' athleticism and relentless pressure wears the Boilermakers down.

>Houston WINS!

Kentuckyvs. Tennessee

>In the final minutes, Tennessee's veteran leadership shows up and the Vols close it out like champions.

>Tennessee WINS!

Elite Eight

Houstonvs. Tennessee

>The Cougars hit big shots and clutch free throws and win with elite execution down the stretch.

>Houston WINS!

WEST REGION

First Round

Floridavs. Norfolk State

The Gators cruise in a blowout.

>Florida WINS!

UConnvs. Oklahoma

The defending champs prove they've still got it.

>UConn WINS!

Memphisvs. Colorado State

The Rams pull off the first-round shocker.

>Colorado State WINS!

Marylandvs. Grand Canyon

The Terps' starting five carries them through.

>Maryland WINS!

Missourivs. Drake

The Bulldogs bark the loudest, pulling off the upset.

>Drake WINS!

Texas Techvs. UNC Wilmington

The Red Raiders win with JT Toppin showing out.

>Texas Tech WINS!

Kansasvs.Arkansas

A legendary coaching battle, but Rock Chalk moves on.

>Kansas WINS!

St. John'svs.Omaha

The Johnnies ride their red-hot offense to victory.

>St. John's WINS!

Second Round

Floridavs. UConn

>This one's a classic, but Florida survives and advances.

>Florida WINS!

Colorado State vs. Maryland

>The Terps make a late push, but the Rams step up with clutch free throws in the final minute.

>Colorado State WINS!

Drakevs. Texas Tech

>A few monster dunks in the second half get the crowd going, and the Raiders pull away late.

>Texas Tech WINS!

Kansasvs. St. John's

>Kansas makes a late push, but St. John's hits a monster 3 with less than a minute to go.

>St. John's WINS!

Sweet 16

Floridavs. Colorado State

>The Gators' D gets to the Rams in the second half, forcing turnovers that turn into highlight-reel dunks.

>Florida WINS!

Texas Techvs. St. John's

>Big-time players make big-time plays, and St. John's punches its ticket to the Elite Eight.

>St. John's WINS!

Elite Eight

Florida vs. St. John's

>The Johnnies' magic ends as the Gators chomp their way to the Final Four.

>Florida WINS!

FINAL FOUR

Michigan Statevs. Florida

>Izzo is a Hall of Fame mastermind, but Florida is flat-out scorching from beyond the arc. The Gators get the W and punch their ticket to the title game.

>Florida WINS!

Dukevs. Houston

>The Cougars bring toughness, but the Blue Devils have too much firepower. Their defense clamps down late, and they march on.

>Duke WINS!

NATIONAL TITLE

Floridavs. Duke

>Two heavyweights collide in a matchup for the ages. Florida battles, but the Blue Devils' size and speed put them over the top. Duke is cutting down the nets, baby!

>Duke WINS!

And there you have it, baby!

This year's March Madness is going to be a barnburner, a true test of mental toughness and clutch performances. Florida makes an incredible run, but at the end of the day, Duke is dancing all the way to the national title.

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