The Auburn Tigers, led by SEC player of the year Johni Broome, were selected as the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA tournament, despite faltering towards the end of the season. This year's tournament marks a historic achievement for the SEC, with 14 teams making the field. Other top seeds include Duke, Houston, and Florida. Auburn will face the Alabama State-St. Francis winner in the first round, while Houston and Florida are also set to compete powerfully in their respective regions.
The SEC made NCAA tournament history with 14 representatives among the 68 teams to make the field, surpassing the Big East's previous record of 11 bids.
Auburn, though struggling with three losses in their last four games, secured the No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, leading the South Region.
Houston, achieving its fourth consecutive 30-win season, is recognized as a powerhouse in college basketball, securing the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region.
Duke's player Cooper Flagg is anticipated to return soon, as Coach Jon Scheyer confirmed that Flagg is 'trending in a great way' for the NCAA tournament.
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