š 2025 NCAA Menās Final Four Preview: Titans Collide in San Antonio
The madness of March has lived up to its name, and now weāre down to the Final Four. For the first time since 2008, all four No. 1 seeds have reached college basketballās biggest stage ā and the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas is set for an epic showdown.
š„ The Final Four Lineup:
Auburn Tigers (32-5)
Florida Gators (34-4)
Duke Blue Devils (35-3)
Houston Cougars (34-4)
Letās dive into the matchups, key players, and whatās at stake in this historic Final Four.
šÆ Auburn vs. Florida
š Saturday, April 5 ā 6:09 PM ET
A classic SEC showdown takes center stage. The Auburn Tigers are back in the Final Four for the second time in program history, led by Johni Broome, whoās been unstoppable in the paint.
Florida, meanwhile, is riding the hot hand of Walter Clayton Jr., whose 30-point performance in the Elite Eight comeback against Texas Tech turned heads across the country.
Both teams play physical, fast-paced basketball. Expect fireworks and maybe even some overtime drama.
š Duke vs. Houston
š Saturday, April 5 ā 8:49 PM ET
Itās experience vs. dominance. Duke is no stranger to this stage, and freshman phenom Cooper Flagg has proven heās more than just hype. Poised, explosive, and already playing like a seasoned vet, Flagg will be a key X-factor.
But donāt sleep on Houston. The Cougars boast the nationās top-ranked defense and are as gritty as they come. Led by L.J. Cryer and a veteran squad, Houston is built for a deep run and is looking to cap off a dominant season with a championship.
š Players to Watch:
Johni Broome (Auburn): A double-double machine with elite rim protection.
Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida): Clutch shooter and fiery leader.
Cooper Flagg (Duke): The freshman with superstar upside.
L.J. Cryer (Houston): Knockdown shooter and tournament-tested.
š Whatās Next?
The winners of these matchups will square off on Monday, April 7 at 9:20 PM ET in the national championship game. With all four teams at the top of their game, weāre guaranteed a title bout worthy of March Madness lore.
Whether you bleed blue, rep the SEC, or just love a good underdog story, this Final Four has it all: star power, elite coaching, and the kind of drama only college hoops can deliver.
So grab your bracket (whatās left of it), clear your weekend schedule, and get ready ā San Antonio is about to host a showdown for the ages.