By ALEX RASKIN and ASSOCIATED PRESS

It may have been a somber Selection Sunday as the college basketball world continues to mourn last year’s passing of CBS Sports’ Greg Gumbel.

But even without the voice of Selection Sunday, teams and fans across the country tuned into CBS on Sunday to learn that Auburn was the top-overall seed and is headed to the South Region.

Auburn is a slight favorite over Duke to win the national championship, with Florida and Houston not far behind, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. UConn will make the tournament and try for a three-peat as national champ, something that hasn’t been done since the early 1970s, while Big East champion St. John’s is back as one of the top teams in the country under veteran coach Rick Pitino.

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Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) celebrates with teammates after winning the most valuable player award for the 2025 ACC Conference Tournament

Duke Blue Devils guard Kon Knueppel (7) celebrates with teammates after winning the most valuable player award for the 2025 ACC Conference Tournament

Auburn cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Mississippi in the quarterfinal round of the Southeastern Conference tournament

Auburn cheerleaders perform during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Mississippi in the quarterfinal round of the Southeastern Conference tournament

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