, and basketball fans are in for a treat as the tournament approaches its thrilling conclusion. After starting with 68 hopeful teams, we’ve quickly narrowed down the contenders to just 16 elite programs, each eyeing a shot at college basketball glory. Unlike previous years filled with shocking Cinderella runs, this year’s tournament has largely stuck to the script, with higher seeds dominating the landscape and 10 college teams that have some of the most appearances in the Round of 16.

All four No. 1 seeds—Auburn, Houston, Florida, and Duke—have successfully navigated through the first two rounds. Auburn started slowly against Alabama State but regrouped against Creighton. Houston, meanwhile, cruised initially before needing every ounce of effort to edge out Gonzaga. Florida squeaked past UConn, denying the Huskies a shot at a third consecutive championship, while Duke has been the most commanding No. 1 seed, crushing Mount St. Mary’s and Baylor by a combined 67 points.

Speaking of Duke, they’ve received a huge boost from their star freshman Cooper Flagg. Despite concerns after his recent ankle injury, Flagg has quickly rebounded, delivering a strong performance with 18 points, nine rebounds, and six assists against Baylor. His return to form adds an extra dimension to Duke’s title hopes – it also helped that Tyrese Proctor hit 12-15 threes in their first two rounds — and Duke rolls into the Sweet 16 bracket with a lot of momentum.

Yet, March Madness wouldn’t feel complete without at least a hint of an upset. Enter Arkansas, the only double-digit seed remaining, who toppled No. 2 seed St. John’s in an exciting matchup orchestrated by veteran coach John Calipari in his debut season. Additionally, No. 12 McNeese State earned their first-ever tournament win by stunning Clemson, a victory the program will celebrate for years.

The only remaining double-digit seed in the NCAA Tournament:

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Memorable moments defined the first two rounds, such as Houston’s thrilling last-second block against Gonzaga and Maryland’s buzzer-beating victory to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016. Florida also got heroics from Walter Clayton Jr., whose clutch three-pointer helped oust defending champion UConn in dramatic fashion.

The Sweet 16 includes strong representation from power conferences, particularly the SEC, which boasts seven teams still standing—a new tournament record. Joining the SEC heavyweights are prominent teams from the Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12, setting the stage for intense regional semifinals in Atlanta, Newark, Indianapolis, and San Francisco.

With such elite programs and star players involved, the Sweet 16 games promise to be action-packed affairs. Fans will eagerly watch to see if any team can stop Duke’s dominant run or if Arkansas can continue their surprising march deeper into the tournament. Every game is another step closer to the Final Four showdown in San Antonio, where college basketball’s best will battle for the 2025 national championship. This printable PDF is designed to help you follow all the action of the college basketball tournament. You can easily Print This Sweet 16 Bracket for 2025 March Madness and keep track of the winners as the games progress.

Using this bracket will make it simple to visualize each team’s path through the tournament, from the First Four all the way to the Final Four. Have fun filling it out and enjoy the excitement of March Madness.

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