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Auburn Tops 2025 NCAA Tournament Selection as No. 1 Seed

2/7/2026

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Auburn University was named the No. 1 overall seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament Selection Show.
The committee prioritizes Wins Above Bubble (WAB) and Strength of Record (SOR) over head-to-head results.
Arizona leads Bracketology rankings, with Duke and Michigan close behind.
Illinois competes for final No. 1 seed, with six Quad 1 wins to UConn's five.
The process relies on resume-based metrics and may influence decisions as 2026 tournament approaches.

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Story summary

Auburn University was named the No. 1 overall seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament Selection Show.
The committee prioritizes Wins Above Bubble (WAB) and Strength of Record (SOR) over head-to-head results.
Arizona leads Bracketology rankings, with Duke and Michigan close behind.
Illinois competes for final No. 1 seed, with six Quad 1 wins to UConn's five.
The process relies on resume-based metrics and may influence decisions as 2026 tournament approaches.