The eight men’s NCAA Tournament announcing booths for 2025. All photos from screengrabs except Smith/Antonelli/McCarthy (Kirby Lee, Imagn Images), Haywood/Nessler (Haywood on Instagram), Lappas/Catalon (CBS), and Anderson/Jackson (r/LAClippers). Graphic by Andrew Bucholtz.

Grade the 2025 NCAA Tournament announcers

CBS’ Andrew Catalon on March Madness and preparing for the Masters

Andrew Catalon has risen to become one of CBS Sports' lead announcers, calling both March Madness and the Masters.

Scott Van Pelt on transfer portal: ‘How does that make any sense to anybody?’

SportsCenter anchor Scott Van Pelt is not a fan of every college player being a free agent every offseason thanks to the transfer portal.

Former ESPN president tried to expand NCAA Tournament to 96 teams

"We proposed immediately taking the tournament to 96 teams."

Report: UNC’s First Four win saw increased viewership total from 2024 game in same time slot

While their inclusion was debated, the Tar Heels drew a big audience.

TNT Sports CEO: Supportive of NCAA tournament expansion, but ‘have to be thoughtful’

"Finding that balance for expansion is going to be key for the NCAA to craft."