The top 16 seeds in the first March Madness tournament committee rankings

Published: Feb. 18, 2025, 11:12 a.m.
A general view of the game ball in the first half during the game between the Baylor Bears and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena.
Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) celebrates after making a basket during the second half against the Houston Cougars at Toyota Center.
Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) celebrates after scoring Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, during the NCAA men’s basketball game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue Boilermakers won 87-78
Duke Blue Devils guard Tyrese Proctor (5) reacts during the first half against the Maine Black Bears guard at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) dunks the ball against the Grambling State Tigers during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Tennessee guard Cameron Carr (43) dunks against Gardner-Webb in an NCAA college basketball on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Knoxville, Tenn
Texas A&M Aggies guard Manny Obaseki (35) high fives forward Henry Coleman III (15) during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Reed Arena.
Purdue Boilermakers forward Raleigh Burgess (34) and guard Gicarri Harris (24) react to a three point shot during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Mackey Arena.
Houston Cougars forward Joseph Tugler (11) receives a high five from guard Milos Uzan (7) during the second half against the Louisiana Ragin Cajuns at Fertitta Center. The Cougars defeated the Ragin Cajuns 91-45.
Iowa State guard Nojus Indrusaitis (15) hAng’s on the basket after a dunk around Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils' guard Kendal Parker (12) during first half in the NCAA men’s basketball home opening at Hilton Coliseum on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Ames, Iowa
Kentucky Wildcats players react after defeating the Duke Blue Devils at State Farm Arena.
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee (4) joins fans who stormed the court after their game Friday, November 15, 2024 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Unranked Wisconsin upset Arizona 103-88.
Arizona Wildcats forward Henri Veesaar (13) celebrates after he made a three point shot during the first half against the Baylor Bears at McKale Center.
Texas Tech Red Raiders forward JT Toppin (15) reacts after a play with guard Christian Anderson (4) and guard Chance McMillian (0) in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena.
Michigan Wolverines guard Nimari Burnett (4) dunks in the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Crisler Center.
Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson (1) celebrates with Kansas Jayhawks forward KJ Adams Jr. (24) in the first half of the game against North Carolina Tar Heels inside Allen Fieldhouse Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
St. John's Red Storm guards Kadary Richmond (1) and RJ Luis Jr. (12) celebrate in the second half against the New Mexico Lobos at Madison Square Garden.
Michigan State Spartans guard Jaden Akins (3) celebrates with forward Frankie Fidler (8) and center Carson Cooper (15) after he scoring against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.