The Auburn Tigers were named the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, joined by Duke, Houston, and Florida as the other top seeds in their respective regions. The full bracket was revealed on Selection Sunday, with games starting on Tuesday. St. John’s Red Storm, led by coach Rick Pitino, is an intriguing two-seed to watch. Duke may face challenges as star forward Cooper Flagg is dealing with an injury. The North Carolina Tar Heels were a controversial pick to play in the First Four. Other notable schools that made it in include Texas, Xavier, and San Diego State. The SEC will have a record 14 teams in the tournament, with Missouri standing out after a strong season following a winless conference record the year before. The tournament’s first and second rounds will run through March 23, with the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight taking place from March 27 through March 30. The Final Four will be held in San Antonio in early April, with the national championship game on April 7.
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