Barack Obama to Jimmy Fallon: 10 celebs who picked UConn to win the 2024 NCAA men's basketball tournament

10 celebs who picked the University of Connecticut men to win 2024 NCAA Tournament

The March Madness has started in full bloom and the celebrities are leaving no stone unturned to share their brackets for the NCAA Tournament 2024. With UConn emerging as a favorite among many, here are ten such celebrities - including Barack Obama and President Joe Biden - who want the Huskies to register their back-to-back wins, per WTNH.

1. Barack Obama

Former US President Barack Obama released brackets for the NCAA Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, March 19. While the the seasoned politician predicted UConn, Baylor, Kentucky and Purdue to make it to the top four, he is one of the many supporters rooting for the Huskies to lift the trophy again.

2. Joe Biden

President Joe Biden, though differs in his top four picks from his former counterpart, picks UConn as the champion. Biden's top four picks are UConn, North Carolina, Houston and Tennessee.

3. Joey Graziadei

Joey Graziadei, 'The Bachelor' star, has chosen UConn as his pick for the winner. He predicts UConn will lift the trophy after defeating Purdue.

4. Evander Holyfield

Evander Holyfield too vouches for the UConn to emerge as the winner of 2024 March Madness. However, the former professional boxer thinks UConn will defeat Duke to emerge as winner.

5. Sandra Lee

Sandra Lee, YouTuber and dermatologist, has been cheering for the UConn to lift the winner's trophy in the March Madness. However, the social media star thinks it would be Kansas who will get beaten by UConn in the final.

6. Jimmy Fallon

Jimmy Fallon is all in for the UConn's win and he predicts that they will defeat Gonzaga for the final title.

7. Sue Bird

Husky royalty and WNBA icon Sue Bird stays loyal to her alma mater and predicts UConn to clinch the title once again. The former Seattle Storm athlete picked Arizona, Houston and Kansas at the top four with the final showdown slated between UConn and Houston.

8. Doug Edert

Doug Edert chose UConn as his pick for the winner. The professional basketball player is up for a finale between UConn and Marquette with the Huskies taking home the prize.

9. Dave Portnoy

Dave Portnoy is supporting the UConn with all his might as he has wagered $600,000 that the Huskies will be the champion. The Barstool Sports founder will reportedly win $2.76 million if the Huskies takes home the trophy.

10. Ernie Johnson

Like Barack Obama, sports broadcaster Ernie Johnson is also up for a finale between UConn and Kentucky with the Huskies registering their back-to-back win.