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Veteran bracketologist Chris Dobbertean, host of an SB Nation March Madness AMA, invites readers to submit bracket, seed, and bubble questions as Selection Sunday nears. He shares his latest bracket projection and discusses the selection/seeding process, conference-tournament implications, and which teams are on the cusp, with live Q&A planned in the comments at 3 p.m. ET.
Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson, viewed as a top NBA draft prospect, has missed 11 of 27 games this season due to a hamstring issue, cramps, and illness, even benching himself in a recent game. Bill Self says late-season availability is crucial for NCAA Tournament success, while Peterson maintains he would have played every game and plans to give his all in March, as he sits near 20 PPG with solid shooting and notable minutes compared to his draft peers.
Michigan is the top overall seed in the NCAA men's basketball preliminary seeds announced by the selection committee, with Duke, Arizona and Iowa State as the leading No. 1 seeds. The committee balanced bracket strength by region, swapping Virginia and Michigan State to adjust seeds, and outlined regional paths that place Michigan in the Midwest, Duke in the East, Arizona in the West and Iowa State in the South ahead of Selection Sunday. Alabama and Arkansas sit just outside the top 16, while injuries remain a key variable in seeding decisions.
The NCAA tournament Selection Committee unveiled the Top 16 seeds for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, with Michigan as the overall No.1 seed and the Top 4 national seeds occupying the No.1 line, followed by No.2 seeds UConn, Houston, Illinois, and Purdue; No.3 seeds Florida, Kansas, Nebraska, and Gonzaga; and No.4 seeds Texas Tech, Michigan State, Vanderbilt, and Virginia. Alabama and Arkansas were just outside the Top 16 as 5-seeds. The full bracket will be revealed March 15 after conference tournaments, with the First Four in Dayton beginning March 17.
The NCAA selection committee released its first top-16 seeds for the men’s tournament, with Michigan, Duke and Arizona as No. 1s and Iowa State earning the final No. 1 after a win over Houston; UConn sits No. 5 as the rest of the upper echelon includes Illinois, Purdue, Kansas and Gonzaga. The piece highlights potential region placements, the weight of Wins Above Bubble, and notes Alabama’s omission despite proximity to the cut due to seven losses and Charles Bediako’s ineligibility—emphasizing this is a snapshot that will evolve before Selection Sunday.
Sports Illustrated projects the NCAA men’s basketball top 16 seeds for Selection Sunday, with Michigan, Duke and Arizona leading the pack; UConn remains in contention for the final No. 1 seed after a loss, while Houston and Iowa State also factor in. The piece notes potential shuffles if Gonzaga’s Braden Huff and Texas Tech’s JT Toppin miss time, and lists Arkansas, St. John’s, Louisville and Tennessee as near-misses in the discussion ahead of the reveal.
No. 1 Michigan faces No. 3 Duke in Washington, D.C., a marquee weekend showdown seen as a potential Final Four preview, with ESPN College GameDay in town and NBA-caliber talent as both teams jockey for the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Since 1985, 1-seeds reach the Final Four about 41% of the time, 2-seeds about 20%, and 3-seeds roughly 10–15%, with seeds 12–16 never advancing to the Final Four. Nebraska is generating strong season buzz and appears in top seed projections, illustrating that March Madness remains famously unpredictable: a team’s seed helps, but upsets and surprises can still shape the path to the Final Four.
The Nebraska women's volleyball team is the No. 1 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, hosting the first two rounds at John Cook Arena, and aims for their third consecutive NCAA title, with their first match against Long Island on December 5.
The article provides predictions and key storylines for the 2025-26 NCAA basketball season, highlighting teams like St Thomas, Kansas, and Connecticut, as well as standout players such as Darryn Peterson and Sarah Strong, and discusses potential surprises and challenges for top teams.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved Loyola University Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon known for her inspiring presence during the 2018 tournament, has died at 106, leaving a lasting legacy of faith, inspiration, and community impact.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, a beloved Loyola University Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon known for her inspiring presence and dedication to education and basketball, died at age 106, leaving a lasting legacy in sports and faith.
The NCAA is close to expanding the men's basketball tournament from 68 to 76 teams for the 2026-27 season, adding 12 opening-round games across two sites, with the process for selecting teams remaining similar to the current First Four format. The move aims to include more teams, especially those that are competitive but currently left out, though it is not primarily driven by revenue considerations.
The NCAA is planning to expand the March Madness tournament from 68 to 76 teams starting in 2026-27, adding more play-in games and a new opening round, with negotiations ongoing with TV partners and key stakeholders.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved 106-year-old Loyola University Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon from the 2018 run, is retiring from her official duties, marking the end of an era for the university and its fans.