With March Madness looming, predictions are murky. Connecticut leads the fray, trailed by Houston and Purdue. The Final Four’s top seeds seem predictable, but contenders like Tennessee and North Carolina lurk. Conference tourney upsets complicate the bubble, intensifying Selection Sunday’s drama. Gonzaga’s surge secured its spot, while Michigan State’s fate hangs precariously. Last year’s chaos, with Purdue’s shocking first-round exit and an unexpected Final Four lineup, hints at college basketball’s evolving landscape amidst transfer rules and athlete compensation. Despite uncertainties, coaches and teams like Florida Atlantic remain resolute in their pursuit of NCAA glory.