2025 Final Four: Analyzing Duke vs. Houston, Florida vs. Auburn as March Madness Approaches Its Climax
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2025 Final Four: Analyzing Duke vs. Houston, Florida vs. Auburn as March Madness Approaches Its Climax

The matchups for the 2025 Final Four are confirmed following a thrilling weekend of NCAA Tournament games.

After two exhilarating weekends of NCAA Tournament drama, the Final Four lineup for 2025 is now confirmed. The tournament began with 68 teams, but only Duke, Houston, Florida, and Auburn remain standing ahead of a momentous Final Four next weekend. This marks the first time since 2008 that all four teams are No. 1 seeds.

Duke, spearheaded by National Player of the Year candidate Cooper Flagg, will collide with Houston in the semifinals, while Florida faces off against Auburn. Florida’s return to the Final Four marks its first since 2014.

Duke stands as a formidable contender, boasting offensive prowess and defensive tenacity. The Blue Devils are ranked first in adjusted offensive efficiency and fourth in defensive efficiency according to KenPom metrics. Their stellar roster includes projected No. 1 NBA Draft pick Cooper Flagg alongside the towering Sion James, and fellow starters Tyrese Proctor, Kon Knueppel, and Khaman Maluach.

In the other matchup, Houston has made a name for itself as a defensive powerhouse, ranking first in adjusted defensive efficiency. Led by backcourt stars LJ Cryer and Milos Uzan, who have delivered remarkable shooting performances, Houston is eyeing its first national title.

For more details about the upcoming matches, including dates and locations, see below:

(1) Florida vs. (1) Auburn

Date: Saturday, April 5 | Time: 6:09 p.m.

Location: Alamodome – San Antonio, Texas

TV: CBS Streaming: March Madness Live

(1) Duke vs. (1) Houston

Date: Saturday, April 5 | Time: 8:49 p.m.

Location: Alamodome – San Antonio, Texas

TV: CBS Streaming: March Madness Live

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