Clarendon's Shocking Picks for March Madness 2025: Upsets Guaranteed

As March rolls around, the air is charged with anticipation—March Madness is upon us, and the buzz is inescapable. Who will we root for? Who will make us jump off our seats with excitement or, indeed, heartbreak? But beyond the brackets, statistics, and player performances, there’s a story, a personal odyssey for many like myself, who’ve played their heart out in those very games. Here I am again, drawn back into the fray, with an amalgam of nostalgia and the thrill of new narratives. Can grand dame Dawn Staley take South Carolina to new heights this year after becoming the top seed? Or will Iowa make significant noise sans Clark and Martin? These are not mere games; they’re moments of pure, unadulterated competitive spirit that take us all on a rollercoaster of emotions. From my own experience, from the camaraderie of huddling with teammates on Selection Sunday, waiting to see if you’ve made the cut… It's a journey I know all too well. And now, with the abundance of talent, like Juju Watkins or the sensational Paige Bueckers, and even some unexpected underdogs set to steal the show, we stand at the precipice of something monumental but who, in this game of constant surprises, will actually take the plunge? LEARN MORE by checking out my article where I dive into the possibilities, the probabilities, and shed some light on those emotional March dance stories, sharing my absolutely biased opinions based on the data provided by our esteemed friends at Opta. LEARN MORE

Former Cal star and WNBA All-Star Layshia Clarendon breaks down the 2025 Women’s NCAA Tournament and shares which teams are poised for a deep run.

It’s that time of year. March, and the madness is electric.

I recall the joy of Selection Sunday my senior year, holding hands with my teammates, staring up at the screen waiting to hear our name called. We screamed as the California Golden Bears were revealed as the No. 2 seed, the highest in school history. Our gritty, fun loving, eclectic group danced all the way to the 2013 Final Four.

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