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2025 NCAA Tournament Midwest Region Preview: Key Predictions and Notable Players
An in-depth look at the Midwest Region of the 2025 NCAA Tournament, featuring predictions, potential upsets, and standout players to keep an eye on during March Madness.
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Midwest Region Overview
Selection Sunday is behind us, and the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket is set, signaling the arrival of March Madness. Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to fill out your brackets:
Top Teams and Players
The Midwest Region is led by No. 1 seed Houston, which is the frontrunner to emerge victorious.
Key Players to Watch:
- Braden Smith, Purdue: An All-American player, the key piece of Purdue’s offense.
- Otega Oweh, Kentucky: Key player despite recent injuries; critical for Kentucky’s chances.
- Emanuel Sharp, Houston: Outstanding player from the Cougars, recently named Most Outstanding Player in the Big 12 Tournament.
- High Point University is making its first NCAA Tournament appearance as a 13-seed.
Predictions
- Best First-Round Matchup: (3) Kentucky vs. (14) Troy. A potential upset looms as Kentucky is dealing with injuries.
- Cinderella Team: (13) High Point has an impressive offense that could surprise many.
- Expected Winner: Houston is the team to beat in this region.
Read more about our predictions for this year’s March Madness here.
