WATCH: "Is UCONN in?" – Pulisic, Adams, Reyna, and USMNT stars share bold NCAA March Madness picks
USMNT players step away from soccer to reveal their March Madness bracket picks, with many favoring Duke.
- National team stars test their college basketball knowledge.
- Bold Final Four predictions spark surprises.
- Players share personal ties to their selected teams.
WHAT HAPPENED
With NCAA March Madness taking over, USMNT stars Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Tim Ream, and Gio Reyna have joined the buzz by revealing their tournament predictions. While these soccer standouts dominate on the field, they were asked which team they’re backing in the tournament—most chose Duke. However, Pulisic stood out by making an unexpected pick instead of siding with the Blue Devils.
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Concacaf Media Day 🤝 March Madness Predictions pic.twitter.com/mW2Glw6Fud
— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) March 19, 2025
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, known as March Madness, will run from mid-March to early April 2025, with the championship game set for April 7 at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Featuring 68 teams in a single-elimination format, the tournament is famous for its unpredictability, thrilling upsets, and Cinderella stories, making it one of the most highly anticipated sporting events in the U.S.
WHAT’S NEXT?
The U.S. Men’s National Team is gearing up for their CONCACAF Nations League semifinal clash against Panama on March 20, with hopes of advancing to the final against either Canada or Mexico. After that, Mauricio Pochettino’s squad will regroup at the end of the season for friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland on June 8 and 11, as part of their preparations for the 2025 Gold Cup.
