Which States Have Collegiate Representation in the 2025 March Madness NCAA Tournament?
March Madness is here, and fans from across the country are eagerly following their favorite college teams as they battle for glory. This year, the 2025 NCAA Tournament features representation from an impressive lineup of states, each bringing unique basketball traditions and fan fervor to the national stage. Here’s a look at which states currently have schools competing in this year’s tournament.
Alabama: Alabama, Alabama State, Auburn, Troy
Arizona: Arizona, Grand Canyon
Arkansas: Arkansas
California: Saint Mary’s, San Diego State, UCLA, UC San Diego
Colorado: Colorado State
Connecticut: UConn, Yale
Florida: Florida
Georgia: Georgia
Illinois: Illinois, SIU Edwardsville
Indiana: Purdue
Iowa: Drake, Iowa State
Kansas: Kansas
Kentucky: Louisville, Kentucky
Louisiana: McNeese
Maryland: Maryland, Mount St. Mary’s
Michigan: Michigan, Michigan State
Mississippi: Mississippi State, Ole Miss
Missouri: Missouri
Montana: Montana
Nebraska: Creighton, Omaha
New Mexico: New Mexico
New York: St. John’s
North Carolina: Duke, High Point, North Carolina, UNC Wilmington
Ohio: Akron, Xavier
Oklahoma: Oklahoma
Oregon: Oregon
Pennsylvania: Robert Morris, Saint Francis
Rhode Island: Bryant
South Carolina: Clemson, Wofford
Tennessee: Lipscomb, Memphis, Tennessee, Vanderbilt
Texas: Baylor, Houston, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech
Utah: BYU, Utah State
Virginia: Liberty, Norfolk State, VCU
Washington, D.C.: American
Washington: Gonzaga
Wisconsin: Marquette, Wisconsin
Conclusion
As the 2025 NCAA Tournament unfolds, these states and their collegiate programs will be at the center of the action. Each team brings its own unique story, style, and fans, making this year’s March Madness a true showcase of the nation’s basketball talent. Whether you’re cheering for a hometown favorite or just love the game, there’s no denying that the states represented in this year’s tournament are helping to make it an unforgettable experience for fans across the country.
