Good Luck to Our Dr. Dish Fam in the Tournament!

The biggest month in college basketball is here, and we’re excited to cheer on our Dr. Dish Fam in the tournament! Months of dedication, countless reps, and hard work have led to this moment. Every round is packed with basketball magic with upsets, buzzer-beaters, clutch plays, and unforgettable performances. This is where the best of the best shine under pressure and make history. Check out some of the Dr. Dish Fam we’re rooting for this tournament below! ⬇️

USC Women's Basketball: Ranked No. 1 in Spokane-4 Region

Coach Gottliebs, USC Women's Basketball team is headed to the tournament for the 3rd year in a row and 19th overall appearance. Coach Gottlieb has led three programs to the tournament including UC Santa Barbara (2009), California (7 appearances in eight seasons), and USC (2023, 2024, and 2025). 

Coming off of a conference record of 17-1, the team has their eyes set on a deep tournament run. We can't wait to catch the first game on Saturday, March 22nd at 2PM CST against the UNC Greensboro Spartans.  

Tre Holloman: Michigan State No. 2 in South region

Dr. Dish Athlete and Michigan State Guard, Tre Holloman is headed to the tournament with Michigan State for their 27th straight year - the longest streak in Big Ten history. They've earned their highest seed since 2019 and will face No. 15 seed Bryant in the first round of the South Region. 

Tre Holloman etched his name in the spotlight this season, making headlines with a buzzer-beater that sealed a win against Maryland. With the game on the line, and less than a second left on the clock, Tre stay composed, took the final shot from beyond half court and drained it!

We're looking forward to tuning in on Friday, March 21st at 9PM CST.

University of Wisconsin Men's Basketball: ranked No. 3 in East Region

The University of Wisconsin is headed to the tournament ranked No. 3 in the East Region for their 28th trip to the tournament and is overall one of five schools to appear in 24 of the last 26 tournaments. 

They secured a 13-7 conference play record and recently advanced to the Big Ten Tournament Championship game, falling short to Michigan. 

We're tuning in to watch them face No. 14 seed Montana Grizzlies on Thursday, March 20th at 12:30PM CST.

John Blackwell: University of Wisconsin Guard

University of Wisconsin Guard, John Blackwell has been a key contributor to the Badgers season this year averaging 12.5 points and 5.8 assists per game with a season high of 32 points against Iowa in January. We can't wait to see him shine on the court with their tournament run!

Nolan Winter: Uuniversity of Wisconsin Forward

University of Wisconsin Forward, Nolan Winter has been a dominant force inside this season, posting a season-high 20 points against Butler and leading the Badgers to a 70-63 victory over Northwestern in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament with an impressive 18-point performance. We can't wait to see what he brings to the table this tournament!

LSU Women's Basketball: Ranked No. 3 in Spokane-1 Region

Coach Mulkey is leading her team with their 4th consecutive tournament appearance and their fourth year in a row as a No. 3 seed. The most recently won a National Championship in 2023. They ended their 2024-25 conference play with a record of 12-4. 

They'll face off in the first round hosting No. 14 seed San Diego State on Saturday, March 22nd at 9:15PM CST.

Maryland Women's Basketball: Ranked No. 4 in Birmingham-2 Region

The University of Maryland women's basketball team, led by Head Coach Brenda Frese, has earned a No. 4 seed in the tournament. This marks the team's 15th straight tournament bid. They've advanced to 11 sweet sixteens, 7 elite eights, and 3 final fours under Coach Frese. 

The Terrapins have 5 wins over other ranked teams in the tournament most recently an OT win over No. 12 Ohio state. They also finished tied for third in the Big Ten this season with a conference record of 13-5 and overall record of 23-7. 

We're catching the action on Saturday March 22nd at 3PM CST as they take on No. 13 seed Norfolk State. Also, check out our recent video below where Coach Frese shares valuable advice on the importance of setting goals during the off-season – perfect for teams wrapping up their seasons!

Ole Miss Women's Basketball: Ranked No. 5 seed in spokane-4 region

The Ole Miss Women's basketball team is headed to the tournament for the fourth year in a row! This marks the programs 21st tournament appearance. The program has also appeared at eleveen sweet sixteens and five elite eights in its 50 years of women's basketball. Coach Yolett McPhee McCuin has established the program as a threat with four straight 20-win and 10-SEC win seasons. 

They concluded their regular season with a 10-6 conference record, finishing sixth in the conference with an overall record of 20-10. 

We're catching the action on Friday, March 21st at 5PM CST as they face No.12 seed Ball State. 

Olivia Olson: Team Ranked No. 6 in Birmingham-3 region

D1 Guard and Dr. Dish Athlete, Olivia Olson's team is heading back to the tournament for the fifth year in a row! They will face an 11-seed to be determined as the No. 6 seed in the Birmingham-3 region. 

Olivia has been having a standout Freshman year:

• Big-Ten Co-Freshman of the year
• Big Ten Freshman of the week (Dec. 9 & Feb. 3)
• Started all 29 games
• Multiple 20-point performances and a 30-point game

We can't wait to cheer her on with the game set for Friday, March 21st at 10:30AM CST.

Baylor Women's Basketball: Ranked No. 4 in Spokane-1 region

The Baylor Women's team under the leadership of Head Coach Nicki Collen in her fourth season, has secured a spot in the tournament as the No. 4 seed in the Spokane-1 region. This marks the team's 21st-consecutive berth, the third-longest active streak in the nation. They hold a 57-19 tournament record with 16 sweet sixteen appearances, 10 elite eight and final four appearances.

The team concluded Big 12 Conference play with a 15-3 record, finishing second in the conference with an overall record of 27-7.

We're tuning in on Friday, March 21st at 2:30PM as they play No. 13 seed Grand Canyon University. Plus catch why Coach Collen trusts Dr. Dish for their team training in the video below!

Louisville Women's Basketball: Ranked No. 7 in birmingham-3 region

The University of Louisville women's basketball team has secured their 14th consecutive tournament appearance as the No. 7 seed in the Birmingham-3 Region.

They finished up conference play with a 12-6 record, finishing fourth in the conference standings. They'll face off against No. 10 seed Nebraska on Friday, March 21st at 5PM CST and we can't wait to tune in!

Mississippi State women's Basketball: Ranked No. 9 in Spokane-4 REgion

The Mississippi State Women's team has secured their spot in the tournament with the help of Coach Sam Purcell! This is their first appearance since 2022. They recently concluded their season with a 21-11 overall record. 

They're ranked the No. 9 seed in the Spokane-4 Region and are set to face No. 8 seed California in the first round. 

We are looking forward to catching the action on Saturday, March 22nd at 4:30PM CST. 

Creighton Men's Basketball: Ranked No. 9 in South REgion

The Creighton Men's basketball team led by Head Coach Greg McDermott has earned a spot in the tournament as the No. 9 seed in the South Region. This is the 26th time in program history and seventh straight trip to the tournament. In 2024, they were a No. 3 seed that reached the sweet sixteen. 

Coach McDermott holds a 349-170 record in his 15th year with the Bluejays. They concluded Big East Conference play with a 15-5 record, finishing second in the conference after falling short in the finals of the league. 

We're tuning in to catch the action as they take on No. 8 seed Louisville on Thursday, March 20th at 11:15AM. Plus catch why Coach McDermott trusts Dr. Dish for their team's training below!

Baylor men's Basketball: Ranked No. 9 in East REgion

The Baylor men's basketball team is heading into this year's tournament led by Coach Scott Drew as the No. 9 seed in the East Region. This marks the team's 10th appearance in the last 10 years all under Coach Drew. 

They concluded their season with an overall record of 19-14, including a 10-10 record in Big 12 Conference play, placing them seventh in conference standings. 

Tune in with us on Friday, March 21st at 11:15AM CST as they take on No. 8 seed Mississippi State!

Oregon woMen's Basketball: Ranked No. 10 in birmingham-3 Region

The University of Oregon women's basketball team led by Head Coach Kelly Graves secured a No. 10 seed in the Birmingham-3 region of the tournament. This marked their return to the tournament after a two-year hiatus along with the programs 18th bid in school history. 

The Ducks concluded Big Ten conference play with a 10-8 record, finishing eighth in the conference standings and an overall record of 19-11. We're looking forward to seeing the team in action on Friday, March 21st at 4:30PM CST against No. 7 seed Vanderbilt.

North Carolina Men's Basketball: Ranked No. 11 in South Region

The University of North Carolina (UNC) men's basketball team, led by head coach Hubert Davis, has secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament as the No. 11 seed in the South Region. The Tar Heels have had 53 tournament appearances, 6 national championships, and 21 final four appearances. 

They concluded their regular season with a 22-13 overall record and 13-7 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, finishing sixth in conference standings. 

Despite a challenging season, they earned a No. 11 seed and will face off against No. 11 seed San Diego in the first four matchup on Tuesday, March 18th at 8:10PM CST.

South Florida Women's Basketball: Ranked No. 12 in Birmingham-3 region

The University of South Florida (USF) led by Head Coach Jose Fernandez in his 25th season, earned their team a slot in the tournament as the No. 12 seed in the Birmingham-3 Region. This marks their 10th appearance in program history. 

They concluded American Athletic Conference (ACC) play with a 13-4 record, securing third place in conference standings. They clinched the ACC tournament title by defeating the Rice owls 69-62. 

We're tuning in to catch the action as they take on No. 5 seed Tennessee on Friday, March 21st at 7PM CST.

Wofford Men's Basketball: Ranked No. 15 in Midwest Region

The Wofford Men's basketball team earned the No. 15 seed in the Midwest Region. This is their first bid to the tournament since the 2019 season. 

The team finished their regular season winning the Southern Conference Tournament in Asheville North Carolina led by Coach Dwight Perry. They defeated No. 5 Furman in the championship game contributing to their 19-15 overall record. 

We're looking forward to watching them face off No. 2 seed Tennessee in the first round on Thursday, March 20th at 5:50PM CST.