AI vs AI — The Numbers
Pre-tournament picks compared — plus final scores in the cards above and the tournament results table
75%
Pick Duke to Win
ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini all have Duke cutting down the nets
100%
Have Arizona in Final Four
The only team every AI agrees will reach the Final Four
1
Lone Wolf
Only Grok picks Arizona to win it all — and predicts 3 Elite Eight upsets
🤖
3
Elite Eight Upsets (Grok)
MSU over Duke, Iowa St over Michigan, Illinois over Florida
🔥
3
Identical Final Fours
ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini all pick Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Houston
0
Grok Overlap
Grok's Final Four shares zero teams with the other three AIs
🎯
Championship Matchups
3×
Duke vs Arizona
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
1×
Arizona vs Iowa State
Grok
Champion Picks
🤖
Grok
Arizona
vs Iowa State
82-75
💬
ChatGPT
Duke
vs Arizona
76-72
🧠
Claude
Duke
vs Arizona
✨
Gemini
Duke
vs Arizona
78-72
Region Champions — Where They Agree & Disagree
East
Michigan St
Duke
Duke
Duke
3 agree
West
Arizona
Arizona
Arizona
Arizona
Unanimous
Midwest
Iowa St
Michigan
Michigan
Michigan
3 agree
South
Illinois
Houston
Houston
Houston
3 agree
Grok ChatGPT Claude Gemini
Where Each AI Goes Bold — Upset Round
🤖 Grok
Elite Eight
(3) MSU, (2) Iowa St, (3) Illinois all upset 1-seeds
💬 ChatGPT
First Round
(12) High Point over (5) Wisconsin
🧠 Claude
First Round
(10) UCF over (7) UCLA
✨ Gemini
Second Round
(7) UCLA over (2) UConn
Biggest Upset Picks
🤖 Grok
(3) Michigan State def. (1) Duke
Elite Eight · East
💬 ChatGPT
(12) High Point def. (5) Wisconsin
First Round · West
🧠 Claude
(10) UCF def. (7) UCLA
First Round · East
✨ Gemini
(7) UCLA def. (2) UConn
Second Round · East
Final Four — Side by Side
🤖 Grok
Arizona · Iowa State · Michigan St · Illinois
💬 ChatGPT
Duke · Arizona · Michigan · Houston
🧠 Claude
Duke · Arizona · Michigan · Houston
✨ Gemini
Duke · Arizona · Michigan · Houston
Predicted Championship Scores
GrokArizona 82, Iowa St 75
ChatGPTDuke 76, Arizona 72
ClaudeDuke def. Arizona
GeminiDuke 78, Arizona 72
Quick Hits
• East split: Duke (3) vs Michigan State (1) — Grok is the only one with MSU
• Midwest split: Michigan (3) vs Iowa State (1) — Grok backs the Cyclones
• South split: Houston (3) vs Illinois (1) — Grok has the Illini
• West lock: Arizona unanimous — all 4 have the Wildcats winning the region
• Different upset rounds: Grok goes late (E8), others go early (R1/R2)
• UCLA appears twice: Claude has UCF beating them; Gemini has them beating UConn
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West Region = Lock — All 4 AIs pick Arizona to win the West and reach the Final Four.
🤖
Grok vs the herd — Every region except West: Grok picks the upset, the other 3 pick the favorite.
📊
Duke–Arizona in the title game — 3 of 4 AIs predict this exact championship matchup.
Final Four & Championship
Final Four & Championship
Final Four - Semifinal 1
(1) West
Arizona
def.
(3) South
Illinois
Arizona's elite defense and offense overpower Illinois' run.
Final Four - Semifinal 2
(2) Midwest
Iowa State
def.
(3) East
Michigan State
Iowa State's efficiency edges MSU's balance in a close battle.
National Championship
(1) West
Arizona
82-75
(2) Midwest
Iowa State
Final: Arizona 82 - Iowa State 75
Arizona caps a dominant season with their defensive anchors and Bradley's leadership overwhelming Iowa State's attack. The Wildcats' 32-2 record, top defense, and history of close wins in March secure the title.
East Region
East Region - Elite 8 Winner: (3) Michigan State
First Round
1
Dukedef.
(16) Siena
8
Ohio Statedef.
(9) TCU
5
St. John'sdef.
(12) Northern Iowa
4
Kansasdef.
(13) California Baptist
3
Michigan Statedef.
(14) North Dakota State
6
Louisvilledef.
(11) South Florida
7
UCLAdef.
(10) UCF
2
UConndef.
(15) Furman
Second Round
1
Dukedef.
(8) Ohio State
Duke's elite roster, led by Cameron Boozer's scoring and rebounding dominance, overwhelms Ohio State's recent hot streak from Bruce Thornton. Duke's history of deep tournament runs and superior talent edge out OSU's momentum.
5
St. John'sdef.
(4) Kansas
Upset alert: St. John's, with Zuby Ejiofor anchoring the paint and a top-tier defense in turnover creation, exploits Kansas' injury issues with Darryn Peterson. SJU's 16-1 close to the season gives them the edge over a Kansas team that struggled in Big 12 play.
3
Michigan Statedef.
(6) Louisville
MSU's balanced attack, with Jeremy Fears Jr.'s playmaking and depth, handles Louisville's scoring from Ryan Conwell. Spartans' Big Ten toughness and history of March success prevail.
2
UConndef.
(7) UCLA
UConn's veteran core, including Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr., outlasts UCLA's guard play from Donovan Dent. Huskies' recent Big East dominance and defensive prowess make this a comfortable win.
Sweet 16
1
Dukedef.
(5) St. John's
Duke's high-powered offense, bolstered by Isaiah Evans and the Boozer brothers, breaks through St. John's defense. Blue Devils' superior recruiting class and tournament pedigree shine here.
3
Michigan Statedef.
(2) UConn
Upset: MSU's depth and Fears' assists disrupt UConn's rhythm. Spartans' losses were to top teams, but their balanced scoring and defensive intensity mirror their past Elite Eight runs.
Elite Eight
3
Michigan Statedef.
(1) Duke
Michigan State's experience edges out Duke's talent in a classic matchup. Spartans' ability to force turnovers and control tempo exploits Duke's occasional youth mistakes, echoing historical upsets like 2019.
West Region - Elite 8: (1) Arizona
First Four
11
Texasdef.
(11) NC State
Texas' talent with Dailyn Swain's versatility overcomes NC State's record edge. Longhorns' SEC battles prepare them better.
First Round
1
Arizonadef.
(16) Long Island University
8
Villanovadef.
(9) Utah State
5
Wisconsindef.
(12) High Point
4
Arkansasdef.
(13) Hawai'i
6
BYUdef.
(11) Texas
3
Gonzagadef.
(14) Kennesaw State
7
Miami (FL)def.
(10) Missouri
2
Purduedef.
(15) Queens University
Second Round
1
Arizonadef.
(8) Villanova
Arizona's elite defense, led by Motiejus Krivas, shuts down Villanova's guards. Wildcats' Big 12 title and Jaden Bradley's playmaking dominate.
4
Arkansasdef.
(5) Wisconsin
Arkansas' scoring explosion from Darius Acuff Jr. outpaces Wisconsin's balanced attack. Razorbacks' high-scoring games this season give them the offensive edge.
3
Gonzagadef.
(6) BYU
Gonzaga's frontcourt, even without Braden Huff, overpowers BYU despite AJ Dybantsa's scoring. Zags' WCC history and depth prevail.
2
Purduedef.
(7) Miami (FL)
Purdue's top offense, with Braden Smith's assists and 39% 3-point shooting, overwhelms Miami's efficiency. Boilermakers' Big Ten experience shines.
Sweet 16
1
Arizonadef.
(4) Arkansas
Arizona's defense neutralizes Acuff, leveraging their undefeated Big 12 run and superior rebounding.
2
Purduedef.
(3) Gonzaga
Purdue's shooting barrage exploits Gonzaga's injury concerns, advancing with efficient offense.
Elite Eight
1
Arizonadef.
(2) Purdue
Arizona's balanced attack and top Big 12 defense frustrate Purdue's shooters, drawing on their 32-2 record and historical March success.
Midwest Region - Elite 8: (2) Iowa State
First Four
16
UMBCdef.
(16) Howard
UMBC's 12-game streak and 38% 3-point shooting carry them forward.
11
SMUdef.
(11) Miami (OH)
SMU's stronger conference play edges out Miami OH.
First Round
1
Michigandef.
(16) UMBC
8
Georgiadef.
(9) Saint Louis
5
Texas Techdef.
(12) Akron
4
Alabamadef.
(13) Hofstra
6
Tennesseedef.
(11) SMU
3
Virginiadef.
(14) Wright State
7
Kentuckydef.
(10) Santa Clara
2
Iowa Statedef.
(15) Tennessee State
Second Round
1
Michigandef.
(8) Georgia
Michigan's No. 1 seed status and balanced roster overpower Georgia.
4
Alabamadef.
(5) Texas Tech
Alabama's SEC toughness and scoring depth win out.
6
Tennesseedef.
(3) Virginia
Upset: Tennessee's athleticism disrupts Virginia's pace control.
2
Iowa Statedef.
(7) Kentucky
Iowa State's defense and Big 12 experience handle Kentucky's guards.
Sweet 16
1
Michigandef.
(4) Alabama
Michigan's overall talent and home-region advantage advance them.
2
Iowa Statedef.
(6) Tennessee
Cyclones' efficiency and tournament history propel them forward.
Elite Eight
2
Iowa Statedef.
(1) Michigan
Upset: Iowa State's defensive prowess exploits Michigan's occasional lapses, mirroring expert picks for Cyclone runs.
South Region - Elite 8: (3) Illinois
First Four
16
Prairie View A&Mdef.
(16) Lehigh
PVAMU's momentum carries them.
First Round
1
Floridadef.
(16) Prairie View A&M
8
Clemsondef.
(9) Iowa
5
Vanderbiltdef.
(12) McNeese
4
Nebraskadef.
(13) Troy
6
North Carolinadef.
(11) VCU
3
Illinoisdef.
(14) Penn
7
Saint Mary'sdef.
(10) Texas A&M
2
Houstondef.
(15) Idaho
Second Round
1
Floridadef.
(8) Clemson
Florida's SEC dominance and Thomas Haugh's play win easily.
5
Vanderbiltdef.
(4) Nebraska
Upset: Vandy's scoring edges Nebraska's Big Ten grit.
3
Illinoisdef.
(6) North Carolina
Illinois' balance overpowers UNC's athleticism.
2
Houstondef.
(7) Saint Mary's
Houston's defense stifles Saint Mary's.
Sweet 16
1
Floridadef.
(5) Vanderbilt
Florida's superior record and depth prevail.
3
Illinoisdef.
(2) Houston
Upset: Illinois avenges past losses with strong interior play.
Elite Eight
3
Illinoisdef.
(1) Florida
Illinois' momentum and defensive intensity upset Florida's top seed.
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First Round
East
1Duke
16Siena
8Ohio State
9TCU
5St. John's
12N. Iowa
4Kansas
13Cal Baptist
3Michigan St
14NDSU
6Louisville
11S. Florida
7UCLA
10UCF
2UConn
15Furman
West
1Arizona
16LIU
8Villanova
9Utah State
5Wisconsin
12High Point
4Arkansas
13Hawai'i
6BYU
11Texas
3Gonzaga
14Kennesaw St
7Miami FL
10Missouri
2Purdue
15Queens
Second Round
1Duke
8Ohio State
5St. John's
4Kansas
3Michigan St
6Louisville
2UConn
7UCLA
1Arizona
8Villanova
4Arkansas
5Wisconsin
3Gonzaga
6BYU
2Purdue
7Miami FL
Sweet 16
1Duke
5St. John's
3Michigan St
2UConn
1Arizona
4Arkansas
2Purdue
3Gonzaga
Elite Eight
3Michigan St
1Duke
1Arizona
2Purdue
Final Four
2Iowa State
3Michigan St
1Arizona
3Illinois
Championship
1 Arizona
2Iowa State
82-75
Midwest & South - Road to the Final Four
First Round
Midwest
1Michigan
16UMBC
8Georgia
9Saint Louis
5Texas Tech
12Akron
4Alabama
13Hofstra
6Tennessee
11SMU
3Virginia
14Wright St
7Kentucky
10Santa Clara
2Iowa State
15TN State
South
1Florida
16PVAMU
8Clemson
9Iowa
5Vanderbilt
12McNeese
4Nebraska
13Troy
6N. Carolina
11VCU
3Illinois
14Penn
7Saint Mary's
10Texas A&M
2Houston
15Idaho
Second Round
1Michigan
8Georgia
4Alabama
5Texas Tech
6Tennessee
3Virginia
2Iowa State
7Kentucky
1Florida
8Clemson
5Vanderbilt
4Nebraska
3Illinois
6N. Carolina
2Houston
7Saint Mary's
Sweet 16
1Michigan
4Alabama
2Iowa State
6Tennessee
1Florida
5Vanderbilt
3Illinois
2Houston
Elite Eight
2Iowa State
1Michigan
3Illinois
1Florida
To Final Four
2Iowa State
3Illinois
Final Four & Championship
Final Four & Championship
Final Four - Semifinal 1
(1) East
Duke
def.
(2) South
Houston
Duke def Houston 78-71
Final Four - Semifinal 2
(1) West
Arizona
def.
(1) Midwest
Michigan
Arizona def Michigan 82-75
National Championship
(1) East
Duke
76-72
(1) West
Arizona
Final: Duke 76 - Arizona 72
Duke is #1 overall seed and elite defensively. Arizona has dominant interior play but weaker perimeter shooting. Duke ranks top-2 in both KenPom offense and defense.
East Region
East Region - Elite 8 Winner: (1) Duke
First Round
1
Dukedef.
(16) Siena
8
Ohio Statedef.
(9) TCU
5
St. John'sdef.
(12) Northern Iowa
4
Kansasdef.
(13) California Baptist
6
Louisvilledef.
(11) South Florida
3
Michigan Statedef.
(14) North Dakota State
7
UCLAdef.
(10) UCF
2
UConndef.
(15) Furman
Second Round
1
Dukedef.
(8) Ohio State
4
Kansasdef.
(5) St. John's
3
Michigan Statedef.
(6) Louisville
2
UConndef.
(7) UCLA
Sweet 16
1
Dukedef.
(4) Kansas
2
UConndef.
(3) Michigan State
Elite Eight
1
Dukedef.
(2) UConn
West Region
West Region - Elite 8: (1) Arizona
First Round
1
Arizonadef.
(16) Long Island
9
Utah Statedef.
(8) Villanova
12
High Pointdef.
(5) Wisconsin
4
Arkansasdef.
(13) Hawai'i
6
BYUdef.
(11) Texas
3
Gonzagadef.
(14) Kennesaw State
7
Miami (FL)def.
(10) Missouri
2
Purduedef.
(15) Queens
Second Round
1
Arizonadef.
(9) Utah State
4
Arkansasdef.
(12) High Point
3
Gonzagadef.
(6) BYU
2
Purduedef.
(7) Miami (FL)
Sweet 16
1
Arizonadef.
(4) Arkansas
2
Purduedef.
(3) Gonzaga
Elite Eight
1
Arizonadef.
(2) Purdue
Midwest Region
Midwest Region - Elite 8: (1) Michigan
First Round
1
Michigandef.
(16) UMBC
8
Georgiadef.
(9) Saint Louis
5
Texas Techdef.
(12) Akron
4
Alabamadef.
(13) Hofstra
6
Tennesseedef.
(11) SMU
3
Virginiadef.
(14) Wright State
7
Kentuckydef.
(10) Santa Clara
2
Iowa Statedef.
(15) Tennessee State
Second Round
1
Michigandef.
(8) Georgia
4
Alabamadef.
(5) Texas Tech
3
Virginiadef.
(6) Tennessee
2
Iowa Statedef.
(7) Kentucky
Sweet 16
1
Michigandef.
(4) Alabama
2
Iowa Statedef.
(3) Virginia
Elite Eight
1
Michigandef.
(2) Iowa State
South Region
South Region - Elite 8: (2) Houston
First Round
1
Floridadef.
(16) Prairie View A&M
9
Iowadef.
(8) Clemson
5
Vanderbiltdef.
(12) McNeese
4
Nebraskadef.
(13) Troy
6
North Carolinadef.
(11) VCU
3
Illinoisdef.
(14) Penn
7
Saint Mary'sdef.
(10) Texas A&M
2
Houstondef.
(15) Idaho
Second Round
1
Floridadef.
(9) Iowa
4
Nebraskadef.
(5) Vanderbilt
3
Illinoisdef.
(7) Saint Mary's
2
Houstondef.
(6) North Carolina
Sweet 16
1
Floridadef.
(4) Nebraska
2
Houstondef.
(3) Illinois
Elite Eight
2
Houstondef.
(1) Florida
Winner / Advanced
Champion
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East & West Regions
Round of 64
East
1Duke
16Siena
8Ohio State
9TCU
5St. John's
12N. Iowa
4Kansas
13Cal Baptist
6Louisville
11S. Florida
3Michigan St
14NDSU
7UCLA
10UCF
2UConn
15Furman
West
1Arizona
16LIU
9Utah State
8Villanova
12High Point
5Wisconsin
4Arkansas
13Hawai'i
6BYU
11Texas
3Gonzaga
14Kennesaw St
7Miami FL
10Missouri
2Purdue
15Queens
Round of 32
1Duke
8Ohio State
4Kansas
5St. John's
3Michigan St
6Louisville
2UConn
7UCLA
1Arizona
9Utah State
4Arkansas
12High Point
3Gonzaga
6BYU
2Purdue
7Miami FL
Sweet 16
1Duke
4Kansas
2UConn
3Michigan St
1Arizona
4Arkansas
2Purdue
3Gonzaga
Elite Eight
1Duke
2UConn
1Arizona
2Purdue
Final Four
1Duke
2Houston
1Arizona
1Michigan
Championship
1 Duke
1Arizona
76-72
Midwest & South Regions
Round of 64
Midwest
1Michigan
16UMBC
8Georgia
9Saint Louis
5Texas Tech
12Akron
4Alabama
13Hofstra
6Tennessee
11SMU
3Virginia
14Wright St
7Kentucky
10Santa Clara
2Iowa State
15TN State
South
1Florida
16PVAMU
9Iowa
8Clemson
5Vanderbilt
12McNeese
4Nebraska
13Troy
6N. Carolina
11VCU
3Illinois
14Penn
7Saint Mary's
10Texas A&M
2Houston
15Idaho
Round of 32
1Michigan
8Georgia
4Alabama
5Texas Tech
3Virginia
6Tennessee
2Iowa State
7Kentucky
1Florida
9Iowa
4Nebraska
5Vanderbilt
3Illinois
7Saint Mary's
2Houston
6N. Carolina
Sweet 16
1Michigan
4Alabama
2Iowa State
3Virginia
1Florida
4Nebraska
2Houston
3Illinois
Elite Eight
1Michigan
2Iowa State
2Houston
1Florida
To Final Four
1Michigan
2Houston
Championship
1 Duke
1Arizona
76-72
Final Four & Championship
Final Four & Championship
Final Four - Semifinal 1
(1) East
Duke
def.
(2) South
Houston
Duke advances from East
Final Four - Semifinal 2
(1) West
Arizona
def.
(1) Midwest
Michigan
Arizona advances from West
National Championship
(1) East
Duke
def.
(1) West
Arizona
Duke's Cameron Boozer and elite roster overcome Arizona. Guard injury to Caleb Foster is a concern but Duke prevails.
East Region
East Region - Elite 8 Winner: (1) Duke
First Round
1
Dukedef.
(16) Siena
8
Ohio Statedef.
(9) TCU
5
St. John'sdef.
(12) Northern Iowa
4
Kansasdef.
(13) California Baptist
6
Louisvilledef.
(11) South Florida
3
Michigan Statedef.
(14) North Dakota State
10
UCFdef.
(7) UCLA
2
UConndef.
(15) Furman
Second Round
1
Dukedef.
(8) Ohio State
5
St. John'sdef.
(4) Kansas
3
Michigan Statedef.
(6) Louisville
2
UConndef.
(10) UCF
Sweet 16
1
Dukedef.
(5) St. John's
2
UConndef.
(3) Michigan State
Elite Eight
1
Dukedef.
(2) UConn
West Region
West Region - Elite 8 Winner: (1) Arizona
First Round
1
Arizonadef.
(16) Long Island
8
Villanovadef.
(9) Utah State
5
Wisconsindef.
(12) High Point
4
Arkansasdef.
(13) Hawai'i
6
BYUdef.
(11) Texas
3
Gonzagadef.
(14) Kennesaw State
7
Miami (FL)def.
(10) Missouri
2
Purduedef.
(15) Queens
Second Round
1
Arizonadef.
(8) Villanova
4
Arkansasdef.
(5) Wisconsin
3
Gonzagadef.
(6) BYU
2
Purduedef.
(7) Miami (FL)
Sweet 16
1
Arizonadef.
(4) Arkansas
2
Purduedef.
(3) Gonzaga
Elite Eight
1
Arizonadef.
(2) Purdue
Midwest Region
Midwest Region - Elite 8 Winner: (1) Michigan
First Round
1
Michigandef.
(16) UMBC
8
Georgiadef.
(9) Saint Louis
5
Texas Techdef.
(12) Akron
4
Alabamadef.
(13) Hofstra
6
Tennesseedef.
(11) SMU
3
Virginiadef.
(14) Wright State
7
Kentuckydef.
(10) Santa Clara
2
Iowa Statedef.
(15) Tennessee State
Second Round
1
Michigandef.
(8) Georgia
4
Alabamadef.
(5) Texas Tech
3
Virginiadef.
(6) Tennessee
2
Iowa Statedef.
(7) Kentucky
Sweet 16
1
Michigandef.
(4) Alabama
2
Iowa Statedef.
(3) Virginia
Elite Eight
1
Michigandef.
(2) Iowa State
South Region
South Region - Elite 8 Winner: (2) Houston
First Round
1
Floridadef.
(16) Prairie View A&M
9
Iowadef.
(8) Clemson
5
Vanderbiltdef.
(12) McNeese
4
Nebraskadef.
(13) Troy
6
North Carolinadef.
(11) VCU
3
Illinoisdef.
(14) Penn
7
Saint Mary'sdef.
(10) Texas A&M
2
Houstondef.
(15) Idaho
Second Round
1
Floridadef.
(9) Iowa
4
Nebraskadef.
(5) Vanderbilt
3
Illinoisdef.
(7) Saint Mary's
2
Houstondef.
(6) North Carolina
Sweet 16
1
Floridadef.
(4) Nebraska
2
Houstondef.
(3) Illinois
Elite Eight
2
Houstondef.
(1) Florida
Winner / Advanced
Champion
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East & West Regions
Round of 64
East
1Duke
16Siena
8Ohio State
9TCU
5St. John's
12N. Iowa
4Kansas
13Cal Baptist
6Louisville
11S. Florida
3Michigan St
14NDSU
10UCF
7UCLA
2UConn
15Furman
West
1Arizona
16LIU
8Villanova
9Utah St
5Wisconsin
12High Point
4Arkansas
13Hawai'i
6BYU
11Texas
3Gonzaga
14Kennesaw St
7Miami FL
10Missouri
2Purdue
15Queens
Round of 32
1Duke
8Ohio State
5St. John's
4Kansas
3Michigan St
6Louisville
2UConn
10UCF
1Arizona
8Villanova
4Arkansas
5Wisconsin
3Gonzaga
6BYU
2Purdue
7Miami FL
Sweet 16
1Duke
5St. John's
2UConn
3Michigan St
1Arizona
4Arkansas
2Purdue
3Gonzaga
Elite Eight
1Duke
2UConn
1Arizona
2Purdue
Final Four
1Duke
2Houston
1Arizona
1Michigan
Championship
1 Duke
1Arizona
Midwest & South Regions
Round of 64
Midwest
1Michigan
16UMBC
8Georgia
9Saint Louis
5Texas Tech
12Akron
4Alabama
13Hofstra
6Tennessee
11SMU
3Virginia
14Wright St
7Kentucky
10Santa Clara
2Iowa State
15TN State
South
1Florida
16PVAMU
9Iowa
8Clemson
5Vanderbilt
12McNeese
4Nebraska
13Troy
6N. Carolina
11VCU
3Illinois
14Penn
7Saint Mary's
10Texas A&M
2Houston
15Idaho
Round of 32
1Michigan
8Georgia
4Alabama
5Texas Tech
2Iowa State
7Kentucky
1Florida
9Iowa
4Nebraska
5Vanderbilt
3Illinois
7Saint Mary's
2Houston
6N. Carolina
Sweet 16
1Michigan
4Alabama
2Iowa State
3Virginia
1Florida
4Nebraska
2Houston
3Illinois
Elite Eight
1Michigan
2Iowa State
2Houston
1Florida
To Final Four
1Michigan
2Houston
Final Four & Championship
Final Four & Championship
Final Four - Semifinal 1
(1) East
Duke
def.
(2) South
Houston
Duke def Houston
Final Four - Semifinal 2
(1) West
Arizona
def.
(1) Midwest
Michigan
Arizona def Michigan
National Championship
(1) East
Duke
78-72
(1) West
Arizona
Final: Duke 78 - Arizona 72
Arizona wants to run, Duke uses length to dominate half-court. Duke's superior free-throw shooting and bench depth (outscoring opponents by 12 ppg) seal the win.
East Region
East Region - Elite 8 Winner: (1) Duke
First Round
1
Dukedef.
(16) Siena
8
Ohio Statedef.
(9) TCU
5
St. John'sdef.
(12) Northern Iowa
4
Kansasdef.
(13) California Baptist
11
South Floridadef.
(6) Louisville
3
Michigan Statedef.
(14) North Dakota State
7
UCLAdef.
(10) UCF
2
UConndef.
(15) Furman
Second Round
1
Dukedef.
(8) Ohio State
4
Kansasdef.
(5) St. John's
7
UCLAdef.
(2) UConn
3
Michigan Statedef.
(11) South Florida
Sweet 16
1
Dukedef.
(4) Kansas
7
UCLAdef.
(3) Michigan State
Elite Eight
1
Dukedef.
(7) UCLA
South Region
South Region - Elite 8 Winner: (2) Houston
First Round
1
Floridadef.
(16) Prairie View A&M
9
Iowadef.
(8) Clemson
12
McNeesedef.
(5) Vanderbilt
4
Nebraskadef.
(13) Troy
6
North Carolinadef.
(11) VCU
3
Illinoisdef.
(14) Penn
7
Saint Mary'sdef.
(10) Texas A&M
2
Houstondef.
(15) Idaho
Second Round
9
Iowadef.
(1) Florida
12
McNeesedef.
(4) Nebraska
2
Houstondef.
(3) Illinois
7
Saint Mary'sdef.
(6) North Carolina
Sweet 16
9
Iowadef.
(12) McNeese
2
Houstondef.
(7) Saint Mary's
Elite Eight
2
Houstondef.
(9) Iowa
West Region
West Region - Elite 8 Winner: (1) Arizona
First Round
1
Arizonadef.
(16) Long Island
8
Villanovadef.
(9) Utah State
5
Wisconsindef.
(12) High Point
4
Arkansasdef.
(13) Hawai'i
11
Texasdef.
(6) BYU
3
Gonzagadef.
(14) Kennesaw State
7
Miami (FL)def.
(10) Missouri
2
Purduedef.
(15) Queens
Second Round
1
Arizonadef.
(8) Villanova
4
Arkansasdef.
(5) Wisconsin
3
Gonzagadef.
(11) Texas
2
Purduedef.
(7) Miami (FL)
Sweet 16
1
Arizonadef.
(4) Arkansas
2
Purduedef.
(3) Gonzaga
Elite Eight
1
Arizonadef.
(2) Purdue
Midwest Region
Midwest Region - Elite 8 Winner: (1) Michigan
First Round
1
Michigandef.
(16) UMBC
8
Georgiadef.
(9) Saint Louis
12
Akrondef.
(5) Texas Tech
4
Alabamadef.
(13) Hofstra
6
Tennesseedef.
(11) SMU
3
Virginiadef.
(14) Wright State
7
Kentuckydef.
(10) Santa Clara
2
Iowa Statedef.
(15) Tennessee State
Second Round
1
Michigandef.
(8) Georgia
4
Alabamadef.
(12) Akron
3
Virginiadef.
(6) Tennessee
2
Iowa Statedef.
(7) Kentucky
Sweet 16
1
Michigandef.
(4) Alabama
2
Iowa Statedef.
(3) Virginia
Elite Eight
1
Michigandef.
(2) Iowa State
Winner / Advanced
Champion
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East & West Regions
Round of 64
East
1Duke
16Siena
8Ohio State
9TCU
5St. John's
12N. Iowa
4Kansas
13Cal Baptist
11S. Florida
6Louisville
3Michigan St
14NDSU
7UCLA
10UCF
2UConn
15Furman
West
1Arizona
16LIU
8Villanova
9Utah St
5Wisconsin
12High Point
4Arkansas
13Hawai'i
11Texas
6BYU
3Gonzaga
14Kennesaw St
7Miami FL
10Missouri
2Purdue
15Queens
Round of 32
1Duke
8Ohio State
4Kansas
5St. John's
7UCLA
2UConn
3Michigan St
11S. Florida
1Arizona
8Villanova
4Arkansas
5Wisconsin
3Gonzaga
11Texas
2Purdue
7Miami FL
Sweet 16
1Duke
4Kansas
7UCLA
3Michigan St
1Arizona
4Arkansas
2Purdue
3Gonzaga
Elite Eight
1Duke
7UCLA
1Arizona
2Purdue
Final Four
1Duke
2Houston
1Arizona
1Michigan
Championship
1 Duke
1Arizona
78-72
Midwest & South Regions
Round of 64
Midwest
1Michigan
16UMBC
8Georgia
9Saint Louis
12Akron
5Texas Tech
4Alabama
13Hofstra
6Tennessee
11SMU
3Virginia
14Wright St
7Kentucky
10Santa Clara
2Iowa State
15TN State
South
1Florida
16PVAMU
9Iowa
8Clemson
12McNeese
5Vanderbilt
4Nebraska
13Troy
6N. Carolina
11VCU
3Illinois
14Penn
7Saint Mary's
10Texas A&M
2Houston
15Idaho
Round of 32
1Michigan
8Georgia
4Alabama
12Akron
2Iowa State
7Kentucky
3Virginia
6Tennessee
9Iowa
1Florida
12McNeese
4Nebraska
2Houston
3Illinois
7Saint Mary's
6N. Carolina
Sweet 16
1Michigan
4Alabama
2Iowa State
3Virginia
9Iowa
12McNeese
2Houston
7Saint Mary's
Elite Eight
1Michigan
2Iowa State
2Houston
9Iowa
To Final Four
1Michigan
2Houston