The Dallas Mavericks are making headlines as their players rally behind their alma maters during the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Naji Marshall boldly predicted Xavier would triumph over Texas, and his prophecy came true as Xavier won 86-80. Meanwhile, Kai Jones expressed his support for Texas, revealing the friendly rivalry between the Mavericks’ players. With ten Mavericks linked to schools in this year’s tournament, their camaraderie is palpable, even amidst a challenging NBA season.

The Mavericks’ roster includes notable names like Kyrie Irving and P.J. Washington, who have ties to Duke and Kentucky, respectively. Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II also add to the March Madness connection. As the NCAA tournament progresses, players like Max Christie and Olivier-Maxence Prosper from the Mavericks hope for strong performances from their schools, which creates a lively and competitive atmosphere within the team.