The NCAA men’s basketball selection committee’s bracket preview reveals Purdue as the overall 1-seed, with UConn as the 2-seed. Purdue aims for its second consecutive 1-seed after a previous loss to Fairleigh Dickinson. Despite UConn’s top ranking in the AP poll, Purdue’s superior metrics and wins secured its position. The committee unanimously agreed on the 1-4 order, with Houston and Arizona also earning 1-seeds. Last year’s mock bracket closely resembled Selection Sunday’s final bracket. North Carolina, Tennessee, Marquette, and Kansas are the 2-seeds, followed by Alabama, Baylor, Iowa State, and Duke as the 3-seeds. Auburn, San Diego State, Illinois, and Wisconsin round out the top 16 as the 4-seeds, with Dayton, Creighton, and Clemson also in contention. The committee anticipates a competitive season leading up to March Madness. Selection Sunday is on March 17th.
