Two days after Duke blew a 14-point second-half lead against Houston, Florida claimed its third national title by overcoming a 12-point second-half deficit against the Cougars.

Houston’s suffocating defense wiped away a 14-point deficit over the final eight minutes and erased Cooper Flagg and Duke’s title hopes Saturday in a 70-67 stunner over the Blue Devils at the Final Four.

College basketball experts reveal 2025 NCAA March Madness Final Four score predictions and national semifinal picks for Houston vs. Duke and Auburn vs. Florida

NCAA Tournament is officially in the books. No. 1 seed Florida defeated No. 1 seed Houston 65-63 in a dramatic comeback victory to claim the program's first national title since 2007. The Gators trailed by as many as 12 points in the second half before flipping the switch behind a big performance from All-American guard Walter Clayton Jr.

But you can’t bury this tournament until the last second of the last game ticks away. Clearly, the same is true of Kelvin Sampson’s Houston Cougars. Down 64-55 with 125 second

Duke reportedly has a hefty amount of NIL money available to spend on its 2025-26 roster. According to Pete Nakos of On3.com, a "range of sources" said the Blue Devils have "roughly $8 to $10 million" available for their roster next season and are considered to be one of the most well-funded programs in college basketball.

Will Duke be able to rise to the top of the mountain next season? Is Florida expected to repeat? Check out the odds for next year's March Madness winner.

Duke was cruising toward the title game. Cooper Flagg had 27 points and the ball at the end. So how did a dream season end like this?

No. 1 seed Duke saw its season end in heartbreaking fashion during a 70-67 loss to No. 1 seed Houston in San Antonio. After leading by as many as 14 points with just over eight minutes to play in regulation during Saturday's national semifinal,