A champion has been crowned and the attention of every men's college basketball team is officially on the 2025-26 season.
From expected player departures to top incoming recruits and portal priorities, our analysts break down what to know about each of the final 16 teams in the field of 68 as the NCAA tournament comes to a close.
Last updated: April 7, 2025
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Won the 2025 NCAA title
Florida Gators
Record: 36-4 (14-4 in the SEC)
How their season ended: Defeated Houston 65-63 to win the 2025 men's national championship
Expected player departures: Florida will have to replace its entire starting backcourt. AP All-America first-team Walter Clayton Jr. will leave the biggest void, followed by Alijah Martin and Will Richard. There isn't an easy way for Todd Golden to reboot. Plus, Alex Condon has been rising in various NBA mock drafts and could choose to test those waters.
Top incoming recruit: Cornelius Ingram Jr. The four-star small forward is ranked 26th in the 2025 class by ESPN. He is also the son of Cornelius Ingram, a former Florida tight end who won a national title with the Gators. The younger Ingram won a couple of state titles as a quarterback in high school, but he's committed to anchoring the next generation of Florida hoops standouts.