March Madness 2023 updates: Selection Sunday brackets, conference tournaments results

The Selection Sunday brackets for March Madness 2023 were announced on March 12, with the 68 teams chosen to compete in the NCAA tournament.

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The top overall seed for the tournament went to the undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs, who are seeking their first national championship.

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Conference tournament action provided some surprises, with several teams earning automatic bids to the NCAA tournament by winning their conference championship.

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In the ACC, the Duke Blue Devils defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels in a thrilling championship game to secure their spot in the tournament.

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The Big Ten saw the Illinois Fighting Illini emerge as conference champions, with star guard Ayo Dosunmu leading the way for the team.

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The Pac-12 tournament saw the Oregon Ducks capture the title with a dominant win over the UCLA Bruins.

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In the SEC, the Alabama Crimson Tide took home the conference championship with a thrilling win over the LSU Tigers.

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The Big 12 tournament was won by the Baylor Bears, who are seeking to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament after falling short in the title game last year.

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With the brackets now set, fans across the country are eagerly anticipating the start of March Madness, which promises to be one of the most exciting tournaments in recent memory.

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