Auburn Secures No. 1 Overall Seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament
Auburn has officially claimed the top overall seed for the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Led by star forward and National Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome, along with their passionate head coach Bruce Pearl, the Tigers enter March Madness as one of the strongest title contenders in the field.
However, the big question remains — can Auburn live up to their No. 1 seed and finish the tournament as national champions in early April? A number of analysts have weighed in with their predictions on how far the Tigers will go this year.
2025 Auburn NCAA Tournament Predictions
Here’s a breakdown of what several experts expect from Auburn’s tournament run:
- Mike DeCourcy (The Sporting News): Elite Eight
- Bill Bender (The Sporting News): Elite Eight
- Vinnie Iyer (The Sporting News): National Champion
- Perplexity (AI Model): Elite Eight
- Jay Bilas (ESPN): Final Four
- Dick Vitale (ESPN): Sweet 16
- Jay Wright (CBS): National Champion
- Andy Katz (CBS): National Champion
Several experts project Auburn’s run ending in the Elite Eight, with Michigan State being the team that knocks them out. Meanwhile, Dick Vitale has Auburn falling even earlier, picking Michigan to defeat the Tigers in the Sweet 16, setting up an all-Michigan showdown in the following round.
On the other hand, three experts — Vinnie Iyer, Jay Wright, and Andy Katz — predict that Auburn will power through the bracket and finish as national champions. ESPN’s Jay Bilas also has Auburn reaching the Final Four, solidifying their status as a legitimate contender.
With their combination of star power, depth, and coaching, Auburn has positioned itself for a deep tournament run. The Tigers now face the challenge of proving they can convert their No. 1 seed into a championship when the pressure is at its highest.
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