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Obama’s March Madness Bracket Features Shocking Elite 8 and Championship Pick!

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jeremy Lockett | Last updated Mar 20, 2025 2:08 PM ET

Former President Barack Obama has once again unveiled his yearly NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket, offering his predictions for this year's March Madness. As always, the bracket generated plenty of excitement and chatter, with fans eager to see where the former commander-in-chief has placed their favorite teams.

Obama’s picks this year are full of intrigue, with some notable upsets and matchups to watch. Clemson, a team that has made waves in the tournament in recent years, finds itself in a promising position—at least, according to Obama’s predictions. He has the Tigers making it all the way to the Elite 8, where they’ll face off against a tough Tennessee squad. Unfortunately for Clemson fans, Obama’s bracket has the Tigers falling just short, with Tennessee advancing to the Final Four.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there. In the championship game, Obama has two heavyweights battling it out for the title: Duke and Florida. As expected, the former President, a well-known Duke fan, has the Blue Devils coming out on top, defeating Florida to claim the national championship.

As he released his bracket, Obama also made a special announcement about the @MBK_Alliance initiative, which will send three students to the Final Four this year. The students will get the opportunity to learn from the people who make the tournament run smoothly and gain invaluable experience in the world of college basketball. Obama expressed his excitement for their journey, saying, "We can't wait to hear more about their experience."

I’m cutting it close, but here are my #MarchMadness picks. Who do you have winning it all?

This year, three of our @MBK_Alliance students will be going down to the Final Four to learn from the people who make it all run. We can’t wait to hear more about their experience. pic.twitter.com/kL5Wc3RlkE
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 20, 2025

As for the rest of the bracket, Obama’s picks will surely spark debates and friendly rivalries among fans. With the tournament set to kick off soon, everyone will be watching to see if his predictions hold up. Who are you picking to win it all this year?

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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