2025 NCAA DII Men’s Basketball Championship Kicks Off
Evansville, Indiana – The excitement is building as the 2025 NCAA DII Men’s Basketball Championship officially began with the selection show on Sunday, March 9 at 11 p.m. ET, streamed live on NCAA.com. The tournament features a highly competitive 64-team field that includes 23 automatic bids, setting the stage for a thrilling matchup between some of the best teams in the nation.
This year’s format includes regional competitions which will decide the eight quarterfinalists who will move on to the Men’s Elite Eight. This prestigious event is scheduled to take place at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana from March 25-29.
Returning to the spotlight is last year’s champion, Minnesota State, who had an impressive run last season, overcoming Nova Southeastern in the 2024 championship game. As anticipation builds for this year’s tournament, teams are gearing up for what promises to be an action-packed series of games.
The complete bracket and matchups for the tournament can be viewed through an interactive bracket available on the NCAA website. This will allow fans to follow their favorite teams as the tournament progresses.
The history of DII men’s basketball is rich, with champions and runners-up dating back to 1957. Each season adds more memorable moments to the legacy of collegiate basketball.
Fans are encouraged to tune in and support their teams as the quest for the championship begins. The road to the title is never easy, but with the stakes higher than ever, every game counts.
