March Madness officially began on Selection Sunday, as the NCAA revealed the brackets for the men's and women's Division I basketball tournaments. The Duke Blue Devils men's team earned the No. 1 overall seed in the 68-team field. The University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies are the top overall seed in the women's tournament.
The selection sets the stage for the first round of games, which begin later this week. The men's tournament will conclude with the Final Four in Indianapolis, while the women's Final Four will be held in Phoenix.
Fans and analysts immediately began dissecting the brackets, predicting potential upsets and championship contenders. The tournaments are a major sporting event in the United States, captivating a national audience with its single-elimination format.
