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There's more than just bragging rights to landing the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 20: A general view of a 'March Madness' logo is seen during practice before the First Round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 20, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Getty Images What do Duke, Arizona and Michigan all have in common when it comes to March Madness? They’re all contenders to be the No.
1 overall seed in this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. In addition to the bragging rights of being declared the top-ranked team in the country, the No. 1 overall seed has the ability to choose its preferred region and first-/second-round site.
Of course, being the No. 1 overall seed doesn’t guarantee ultimate victory in the tournament. The last three No.
1 overall seeds to win the championship were UConn in 2024, Louisville in 2013 and Kentucky in 2012. Last year’s winner, the Florida Gators, were the No. 4 national seed.