Hoops fans have already started to plot a LSU-Iowa rematch after Selection Sunday’s region reveal

Selection Sunday brought all the drama when the ESPN broadcast crew unveiled the Albany 2 region. The Iowa Hawkeyes snagged the No. 1 seed, but the reigning national champion LSU Tigers are the No. 3 seed. Right on cue, women’s basketball fans are already plotting a rematch of last year’s big game.

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The NCAA selection committee clearly has a few tricks up their sleeves. They revealed the Region 2 teams playing in Albany, New York on Sunday. Fans quickly realized that a rematch of the 2023 national championship was possible. Iowa was revealed as the top seed, but LSU was not far behind them as a No. 3 seed. Another popcorn-worthy matchup could be on the way if both teams can get through the gauntlet of good squads ahead of them.

Iowa (1-seed) and LSU (3-seed) in the same region We need that rematch. pic.twitter.com/GJyp9538Pl

— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) March 18, 2024

Here’s what fans had to say about the intriguing potential matchup:

IOWA AND LSU IN THE SAME BRACKET

THE COMMITTEE KNOWS WHAT WE WANT TO SEE

— Matt Ellentuck (@mellentuck) March 18, 2024

LSU and Iowa in the same region though. pic.twitter.com/AGcemMJWwS

— Savage (@MSavage901) March 18, 2024

The selection committee is trying to kill us. Possible LSU/Iowa before the Final Four? LSU/UCLA?! I am unwell. Omg.

— Katie Barnes (@katie_barnes3) March 18, 2024

Here are some more thoughts: 

Absolutely insane region

Both 2023 National Championship teams, UCLA who could’ve been a 1-seed and K-State who already split with Iowa this year. https://t.co/xmiWUKqRtE

— Kim Adams (@_kimadams) March 18, 2024

May the baddest team win because MY LORD https://t.co/UmiMu4pegc

— Muffin (@MuffinMcgraw) March 18, 2024

Don’t wanna hear “the NCAA / ESPN did everything they could to get Caitlin to the Final Four” from ANYONE https://t.co/WdQW1nogQN

— Mia O'Brien (@MiaOBrienTV) March 18, 2024