Since gaining popularity as a ring girl during the highly publicized boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, Sydney Thomas has made a name for herself by appearing at various significant sporting events. At just 21 years old, she is now making headlines with her predictions for March Madness.

Bracket Predictions and Team Preferences

On Wednesday, Thomas disclosed her NCAA tournament bracket, having submitted it on the official NCAA website just before the commencement of the first-round games. Unsurprisingly, her allegiance lies with the University of Alabama, where she currently studies, resulting in her prediction that the Crimson Tide will clinch the national championship title.

Final Four Selections

Thomas crafted her Final Four predictions with a blend of personal bias and strategic selection:

• Alabama (No. 2 seed) advancing past Houston (No. 1 seed)
• Missouri (No. 6 seed) defeating Michigan State (No. 2 seed)

Ultimately, she forecasts Alabama triumphing over Missouri to secure the championship. A notable element of her bracket is the prediction that UC San Diego (No. 12 seed) will impressively reach the Elite Eight before succumbing to Michigan State.

Upset Alerts

Amidst her predictions, Thomas is also banking on an upset with Alabama State (No. 16 seed) defeating the tournament’s overall No. 1 seed, Auburn, from the South Bracket. This pick further illustrates her support for teams from her home state.

Community Reactions

Following the release of her bracket, reactions from the public were mixed. Some fans reacted critically to her choices, with one user quipping, “She don’t know ball,” while another humorously inquired if her picks were influenced by social media interactions.

Sydney’s Continuing Rise

Despite the mixed reviews, Thomas remains in the spotlight, having gained recognition since her viral moment at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Her appearances have included hanging out with notable figures like Alabama football coach Nick Saban, celebrating her 21st birthday at an F1 event in Las Vegas, and attending Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

Recent Activities

Most recently, she embraced the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day by visiting Dublin, Ireland, dressed in stylish black leather attire, proving her flair for fashion and keen public presence.