Akron Zips guard Nate Johnson takes time on the court to take in the victory of the Miami (Oh) Redhawks after hitting the game-winning basket during the men’s MAC Tournament final at Rocket Arena. John Kuntz, cleveland.com

The first round of 2025 NCAA Tournament takes place Thursday and Friday, March 20 and 21. Those two days kick off college basketball's most wonderful time of the year - March Madness - and there are several upsets during the early-round games each and every year.

Where Akron Zips basketball March Madness bracketology and predictions stand on Selection Sunday, when the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket is revealed.