March Madness is known for its unpredictability, but this year, 32 entrants managed to do the impossible: correctly picking all eight Elite Eight teams. Out of 526 total entries, only 6% of participants achieved this remarkable feat—the highest number of people to ever do it in three games.
In a tournament where upsets and Cinderella stories usually dominate the headlines, this year’s bracket has rewarded those who trusted the top seeds. With a combined seed total of just 13—the lowest since 2007—those who went “chalk” are looking like geniuses.
A Historic Achievement
The difficulty of predicting an Elite Eight correctly cannot be overstated. Brackets are often busted by early-round upsets, injuries, or unexpected performances, yet these 32 individuals navigated the madness with pinpoint accuracy. It’s a testament to their basketball knowledge, strategy, and maybe just a little bit of luck.
The Elite 32: Who Got It Right?
Here are the names of the 32 participants who achieved this historic milestone, along with their bracket names:
Elle Wright – Elle Wright
Derek Schairer – Derek Schairer
Marcus Barber – Barber E2
Rushil Dave – Riv&Jag PickNRoll ft Rick Barnes aka Rick Shipp
David Tenenbaum – David and Mindi 2
Erik Fogth – BIG SCHMEAT
Stacy Nicodemus – StudleyNico1
Josh Lanterman – Josh Lanterman2
Terrance Tidwell
Marcus Barber – Barber S1
Jeffrey Cordes – JCOR2
Amanda Lewis – Aint No Seats
Ryan Vick – KP Vick
TROY LAUTERBACH – DaddyGotsANewPairOfShoes
Zachary Haynes – Zach Haynes 2
Michael Valliere – MVP
Ricky Lamb – Ricky Lamb 3
JASON WILLIAMSON – Pulse Check Picks
Navid Rafizadeh – Veed #1
Cory Scarborough – Jaclyn Scarborough
Stacy Nicodemus – StudleyNico2
Michael Rishell – Clara and ManRay
Drew Haden – dhaden14
Chris Holmgren – Dayne
Ryan Hayes – Little King of Fire
Linn Shaw – Linns Guesses
Jeff McCollum – McCollum 3
Adam Price – Adam Price (HRP)
Luke Luttrell – Kristen
David Luttrell – FLAGG-1
Jerry Jones – mule2
Patrick Kelly – Patrick Kelly
How Rare Is This?
To put this achievement into perspective, even in years without major upsets, picking a perfect Elite Eight remains a daunting task. The variability of matchups, player performances, and coaching adjustments make every round a potential bracket-buster. Yet, these 32 individuals defied the odds and secured their spot in bracket history.
Looking Ahead: Can They Keep the Streak Alive?
With the Final Four on the horizon, the question remains: Can any of these 32 keep their perfect run going? The challenge only gets harder from here, but if this year’s trends continue, those who followed the numbers may just see their brackets remain unblemished all the way to the championship.
For now, we tip our hats to the power 32, the best bracketologists of 2025! ????????