After a disappointing finish to the regular season, Michigan bounced back, won the Big Ten tournament and gained momentum ...

Here is a complete guide to picking No. 5 Michigan vs. No. 12 UC San Diego in your 2025 March Madness bracket, including updated odds and our expert predictions for the South Region game.

The last No. 1 pick with NCAA Tournament experience was Paolo Banchero, who led Duke to the 2022 Final Four before the Orlando Magic selected him first overall.