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Shocking Upsets Shake NCAA Projections Ahead of Selection Sunday

1/23/2025

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Joe Lunardi's latest NCAA Tournament Projections have been shaken up by a weekend of shocking upsets. Iowa State and Gonzaga are feeling the heat, with Gonzaga now sitting at a precarious No. 7 seed. As Selection Sunday looms, every game counts as teams scramble for a better spot in the coveted tournament bracket.

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Joe Lunardi's NCAA Tournament projections face upheaval as Iowa State and Gonzaga struggle. Historically, upsets define March Madness; in 1993, No. 15 Santa Clara shocked No. 2 Arizona. With Selection Sunday approaching, every game matters—echoing the chaos of past tournaments where rankings mean little.

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Joe Lunardi's latest NCAA Tournament Projections have been shaken up by a weekend of shocking upsets. Iowa State and Gonzaga are feeling the heat, with Gonzaga now sitting at a precarious No. 7 seed. As Selection Sunday looms, every game counts as teams scramble for a better spot in the coveted tournament bracket.

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