With March officially in peak Madness, the 2025 NCAA Tournament has been nothing short of entertaining, providing countless memorable moments and quite a few surprises. The tournament is officially down to the final 16 teams, with eight then advancing to the next round.
Which of the remaining teams have shown that they have what it takes to become the next champion? With hot streaks sparking, injuries arising and teams tapping into their groove, we may be in for some surprises.
South Carolina snaps back
You can’t bet against Dawn Staley and the magic that is cooking down in South Carolina.
They’ve won two championships in the last three seasons and have the fuel to make it three in the last four. This is a team that has the tools to be on top once again. Standing with a 32-3 overall record and running through their first two tournament opponents by double-digits—including a 60-point win in the first round—they do not appear to have shown any signs of slowing down.
The Gamecocks are matched up against a Maryland…
