2025 Men's March Madness Pain Index Reveals Tournament Disappointment

The Men's 2025 March Madness Pain Index details the heartbreak experienced by teams and fans in the NCAA tournament. Pain rankings are based on win probabilities, notable storylines, and pre-tournament expectations, with updates after each weekend. Teams' losses are categorized from least to most painful, ranging from "Just happy to be here" to the most painful finishes, epitomized by Texas Tech's last-minute loss to Florida in the Elite Eight.