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(NewsNation) — Only one double-digit seed advanced to the Sweet 16 on opening weekend of the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. With powerhouses dominating mid-major opponents in this year’s tournament, could it be a sign of a trend? Chris Vannini, senior writer at The Athletic, says the transfer portal may be impacting smaller schools’ ability to keep talent good enough to knock off the top dogs.

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