Calkins: The Tigers are No. 1 again! (But even better, they're No. 5)

Calkins: The Tigers are No. 1 again! (But even better, they're No. 5)

Maybe we shouldn’t have been surprised the Memphis Tigers are a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They’ve certainly earned the respect.

Memphis among No. 5 seeds trying to avoid NCAA Tournament curse

Memphis was probably hoping for a much better seed after winning the American Athletic tourney, but it got stuck with the dreaded No. 5 seed and a first-round matchup with Colorado State, the winner of the Mountain West Tournament.

Beware the 12 seed: Michigan, Memphis among the No. 5 seeds trying to avoid NCAA Tournament curse - Record Herald

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Basketball Writer Michigan probably thought it deserved a better seed than fifth for the NCAA Tournament. And you can bet the Big Ten tourney champs hoped for an easier first-round foe than UC San Diego, which romped to 30 wins and the Big West title. It’s one of four intriguing 5-12 matchups in the NCAA bracket this year. American Athletic champ Memphis got a 5 seed and will play Mountain West champion Colorado State. Oregon …

Michigan's the South 5, Will Face UC San Diego

Michigan's the South 5, Will Face UC San Diego March 16th, 2025 at 6:28 PM Alex.Drain March 16th, 2025 at 6:28 PM [Marc-Gregor Campredon] You didn't have to watch the Selection Show very long to find out where Michigan is headed. In the first region to be revealed (the South), the Michigan Wolverines were assigned a 5-seed, against 12-seed UC-San Diego: The South Region is set‼️ #MarchMadness https://t.co/TS9eWdm562 pic.twitter.com/o27a2g51q8— …

Michigan earns No. 5 seed, will face UC San Diego in opening round

Michigan is a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will play UC San Diego in the first round in Denver. Michigan will play its first game on Thursday at 10:00 p.m. on TBS. If Michigan advances, it would play the winner of Texas A&M and Yale. The Wolverines will be fighting to advance to the South regional semifinals and finals in Atlanta. Auburn and Michigan State are the top two seeds in the region. Postseason Sale! 50% Off! You can join UM Ho…