In some years, the tournament's beginning rounds are much more memorable than the ending. Consider the 2023 tournament. In that upset-filled year, No. 15 Princeton reached the Sweet 16 and No. 9 Florida Atlantic crashed the Final Four. It was thrilling – until the finish line, when UConn clubbed San Diego State in the championship.

Phil Naessens breaks down three Sweet 16 matchups and offers his best March Madness upset predictions. The rite of passage known as March Madness is approaching its culmination, with 16 teams hoping for their one shining moment.

NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 tips on Thursday. Seven SEC teams are part of the 2025 March Madness Sweet 16, including Kentucky and Tennessee. The two longtime SEC rivals will face off with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line on Friday at 7:39 p.