Cinderella Stories or Chalk Picks: Unveiling the 2025 Men’s NCAA Tournament Contenders

Bryant’s Earl Timberlake might be the one to watch in this tournament. He’s one of three players in Division I (minimum 20 games) averaging at least 15.0 points (15.2), 8.0 rebounds (8.6) and 4.0 assists (4.6). Vermont held him to a season-low eight points on Feb. 20, resulting in a 59-55 Catamounts win.

Big Sky

1. Northern Colorado (29.0%)
2. Montana (17.3%)
3. Idaho State (13.9%)
4. Portland State (13.8%)
5. Montana State (13.0%)
6. Idaho (5.4%)
7. Northern Arizona (4.3%)
8. Weber State (1.6%)
9. Eastern Washington (1.5%)
10. Sacramento State (0.4%)

The Bears and the Grizzlies were regular season co-champions, finishing 15-3 in conference play. Northern Colorado has made the NCAA Tournament only once, back in 2011. Montana is looking for its 13th NCAA Tournament bid.

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