They were 1A and 1B, Auburn and Duke. The two favorites to be the last team standing in San Antonio.&nbsp;

Then, Saturday came. Top-ranked Auburn was overwhelmed by No. 6 Florida in its own building. No. 2 Duke lost at unranked Clemson. Another Final Four favorite, No. 3 Alabama, nearly blew an 18-point lead at Arkansas.&nbsp;

Was this a sneak peek into an unpredictable March? Or just one Saturday in early February with some wonky results?&nbsp;

You can make a case for either narrative. What should be clear is that there isn’t a 2024 Connecticut, a team that is vastly superior to everyone else. That’s not a knock on Auburn, Duke or Alabama.&nbsp;

What should be clear is that there isn’t a 2024 Connecticut, a team that is vastly superior to everyone else.{ai:summary}<p>Top-ranked Auburn and No. 2 Duke, favorites for the Final Four, suffered unexpected losses to Florida and unranked Clemson, respectively. No. 3 Alabama also faced challenges, nearly losing a significant lead against Arkansas. This raises questions about the unpredictability of the upcoming March Madness.</p><p>Currently, there appears to be no dominant team like 2024's Connecticut, suggesting a more competitive tournament ahead. The results may indicate a shift in the landscape of college basketball. #sports</p>

There won’t be any safe bets come March Madness

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