Which SW FL products are going dancing in March Madness? Who to watch in 2025 NCAA Tournament
March Madness is here and Southwest Florida will be represented in the 2025 Men's NCAA Tournament, which kicks off with play-in games on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Here are some local products and former Florida SouthWestern players that you can watch in the Big Dance.
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Jadrian Tracey, Oregon
Record: 24-7 overall, 12-8 in Big Ten
What to know: The Fort Myers native played at St. Joseph's and Florida Southwestern before finding a home with the Ducks. A redshirt senior, Tracey is averaging 7.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists this season. He played in all 36 games, starting the last 18, for Oregon last year, averaging 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 26.9 minutes per game. The fifth-seeded Ducks take on No. 12 Liberty on Friday at 10:10 p.m.
Dezdrick Lindsay, Oregon
What to know: Lindsay played alongside Tracey at Florida SouthWestern. The forward had season-ending shoulder surgery in December. The 6-foot-6 forward from Louisville, Kentucky native averaged 16 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.7 steals per game last season for the Bucsaneers.
Watch Oregon in the NCAA Tournament
What: East Region first round,No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 12 Liberty
When: 10:10 p.m. Friday
Channel: truTV
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Dola Adebayo, Mount St. Mary's
Record: 22-12 overall, 12-8 in MAAC
What to know: The Canterbury graduate is in his junior season with the Mountaineers and was named Second Team All-MAAC this season. Adebayo's 13.2 points and 1.1 blocks a game lead the team, and he is also averaging 6.9 rebounds and shooting 51.9 percent. Mount St. Mary's won the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference tournament as the sixth seed to receive an automatic bid, and Adebayo was named the tournament MVP. The Mountaineers are playing in the First Four where they will face fellow No. 16 seed American on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. The winner faces No. 1 Duke on Friday.
Watch Mount St. Mary's in the NCAA Tournament
What: East region play-in game,No. 16 American vs. No. 16 Mount St. Mary's
When: 6:40 p.m. Wednesday
Channel: truTV
Streaming: Sign up for a free Fubo TV Trial
Bryant Selebangue, McNeese State
Record: 27-6 overall, 19-1 Southland
What to know: Selebangue played his sophomore season at FSW, where he was named to the FCSAA all-state and NJCAA all-Region VIII teams. He spent time at Tulsa and Arizona State before transferring to McNeese State for his senior year. He is averaging 3.9 points and 4.5 rebounds for the Cowboys, who won the Southland Conference tournament to secure their bid. The team is seeded 12th and will face No. 5 seed Clemson on Thursday.
Watch McNeese State in the NCAA Tournament
What: Midwest Region first round, No. 5 Clemson vs. No. 12 McNeese State
When: 3:15 p.m. Thursday
Channel: truTV
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This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: March Madness: Which players with SW Florida ties are in Big Dance, 2025 NCAA Tournament?
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