• Dick Vitale’s Final Four Picks: ESPN legend predicts Michigan State vs. Florida and Duke vs. Houston, with Duke beating Florida in the championship game.
• Duke’s Momentum: The Blue Devils head into March Madness as ACC champs, led by freshman standout Cooper Flagg, who is set to return from an ankle injury.
• Florida Gators’ Strong Season: Florida claims the SEC Tournament title and enters the tournament with a 29-4 record, ready to chase the championship.

March Madness is finally here, and college basketball fans and analysts alike are buzzing with excitement as they share their predictions for the NCAA Tournament. With brackets being filled and debates raging, big names in the basketball world are offering their hot takes on which teams will dominate and who will claim the ultimate prize.

Dick Vitale’s Final Four Picks

During Selection Sunday, legendary ESPN analyst Dick Vitale unveiled his bracket on social media, sparking plenty of discussion. According to Vitale, Michigan State will face Florida, while Duke meets Houston in the Final Four. His bold call? A national championship showdown between Duke and Florida, with the Blue Devils emerging as the victor.

Vitale shared, “My VBDI (Vitale Bald Dome Index) says FINAL FOUR will be: MSU to win the South & face winner West, Florida & the winner of East, Duke will meet Houston of the Midwest. Finally, DUKE & UF play for the title. Jon Scheyer & his DUKE team will win the 2025 championship.”

Duke’s Road to Glory

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The Blue Devils enter the tournament with momentum after defeating the Louisville Cardinals to secure the ACC Tournament title. Sitting at 31-3 this season, with an impressive 19-1 record in ACC play, Duke is clearly a top contender.

The team is powered by freshman sensation Cooper Flagg, who averages 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. Although Flagg missed the last two games of the ACC Tournament due to an ankle injury, NCAA senior vice president Dan Gavitt confirmed that Flagg is expected to play in March Madness. This news is a huge boost for Duke’s championship hopes.

Florida Gators Eye the Title

On the other side, the Florida Gators are also making waves. After defeating the Tennessee Volunteers to clinch the SEC Tournament title, Florida boasts an impressive 29-4 record this season, with a 14-4 mark in conference play. With their sights set on the championship game, the Gators are ready to take on any challenge that comes their way.

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