As a No. 12 seed, they find themselves in one of the most common upset spots, as 12-seeds have a long history of knocking off No. 5 seeds in the first round. Led by star guard Nique Clifford, who is averaging a career-high 19.0 points per game, Colorado State has the firepower to make a run.

With thousands of college basketball games unfolding each season, it's impossible for commons fan to have deep knowledge of every team in the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket. That shouldn't stop you, however,

There is no formula for accurately predicting who will win the NCAA Tournament. But over the years, we’ve learned a thing or two. Including UConn last season, 19 of the past 22 national champions have been ranked among KenPom’s top six teams entering the postseason.