The Auburn Tigers have been chosen as the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, joined by the Duke Blue Devils, the Houston Cougars, and the Florida Gators as fellow No. 1 seeds. The tournament begins with the First Four on Tuesday, leading into the opening round on Thursday. Notable teams include the St. John’s Red Storm coached by Rick Pitino, Duke facing uncertainty due to an injured player, and the controversial selection of the North Carolina Tar Heels for the First Four. Additional bubble teams making the tournament include Texas, Xavier, and San Diego State. The SEC has 14 of its 16 teams represented in the bracket, with the Missouri Tigers making a strong comeback after going winless in conference games the previous year. The tournament’s first and second rounds will run until March 23, followed by the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight from March 27-30. The Final Four will be held in San Antonio, with the national semifinals on April 5 and the championship game on April 7.
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