EVANSVILLE, Indiana – The 2025 DII men’s basketball championship has officially begun with the selection show taking place on Sunday, March 9, at 11 p.m. ET. Fans can catch up on all the action live streamed on NCAA.com. This year’s tournament features a competitive 64-team field, including 23 teams that secured automatic bids. Regional competitions will determine the eight quarterfinal teams that will move on to the Men’s Elite Eight at the historic Ford Center from March 25-29.
Currently, the reigning champions are the Minnesota State Mavericks, who clinched the title last year by defeating Nova Southeastern in the 2024 championship game. The excitement is building as teams prepare to compete for the ultimate goal of becoming champions.
The structure of the tournament is straightforward. Teams are divided into regions, with each region determining which teams will advance in a series of thrilling matchups leading up to the Elite Eight. Fans can follow along with all the games and strategies by checking out the interactive bracket, which provides up-to-date standings and progress throughout the tournament.
In addition to the ongoing basketball action, the NCAA announcements aren’t limited to just men’s basketball. Exciting news also came for DII women’s basketball, as the tournament bracket for female competitors is set and ready for viewing. This showcases the dedication and athletic talent found in Division II athletics.
As teams prepare for the rigorous journey ahead, the focus now shifts to how each will perform under pressure, and which squad will emerge victorious come late March.
For a complete list of DII men’s basketball champions over the years, fans can explore the historical context, including every champion and runner-up dating back to 1957.
