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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.
After Week 16, the AP Top 25 is forecast to undergo a major reshuffle: Duke is projected to rise to No. 1 after beating Michigan, while Michigan drops from the top spot following a loss; Arizona and UConn move up to Nos. 3 and 4, with Iowa State at No. 5 and Houston slipping to No. 6 after back-to-back losses. The complete projected top 25 includes Florida, Gonzaga, Kansas and others adjusting positions, with Nebraska 11th through BYU at 25th in the final lineup.
No. 1 Michigan fell 68-63 to No. 3 Duke in Washington, D.C., after Aday Mara ran into early foul trouble, Michigan’s guards Cason and McKenney provided a spark, Nimari Burnett, Cadeau, and Roddy Gayle Jr. went quiet for a stretch, Yaxel Lendeborg heated up and hit a late clutch shot, both teams struggled from deep, and Duke controlled the boards (41-28) to seal the win.
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.
The NCAA won an eligibility case against former Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar, denying a sixth year after a Knoxville judge refused to grant a preliminary injunction; Aguilar can appeal, while Tennessee moves into 2026 with a quarterback competition and Aguilar prepares for the NFL combine.
SB Nation ranks eight national championship contenders for the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament, with Michigan No. 1 ahead of Duke, Houston, Arizona, Purdue, Florida, Iowa State, and Illinois; the piece discusses how NIL and the transfer portal have reshaped rosters and profiles key players like Keaton Wagler (Illinois), Joshua Jefferson (Iowa State), Walter Clayton Jr. (Florida), Braden Smith (Purdue), Koa Peat and Brayden Burries (Arizona), Kingston Flemings (Houston), Cam Boozer (Duke), and Michigan’s transfer-led frontcourt and depth as it nears Selection Sunday.
A Sports Illustrated opinion argues that while the NCAA's challenge system has largely succeeded, a controversial kicked-ball non-review in Iowa State’s win over Houston shows how narrow the current rules are; the author urges expanding reviews to every whistle—fouls, travels, kicks, backcourt violations, and more—while preserving limited challenges to curb delays and improve accuracy in games and the tournament.
Seven players were ejected after a second-half brawl during the NCAA men’s basketball game between No. 17 St. John’s and Providence in Providence, with both teams’ coaches seen arguing with officials amid the fracas.
Penn State routed Ohio State 36-5 to remain unbeaten in duals, winning nine of ten matches and earning multiple bonus points to clinch its sixth straight Big Ten dual title; OSU’s lone victory came from Jesse Mendez, while PSU strengthens its status as the NCAA title favorite.
An Alabama circuit judge denied Charles Bediako's motion for a preliminary injunction, ending the 7-foot center’s collegiate eligibility and his season with the Crimson Tide after he joined Alabama mid-season under a temporary restraining order amid questions about his eligibility. The 23-year-old had averaged 10 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in five games; NCAA President Charlie Baker said the court upheld the rules, and Alabama coach Nate Oats noted Bediako would stay on scholarship while pursuing a degree.
At Charles Bediako's eligibility hearing, NCAA lawyers argued granting him eligibility could set a broader precedent, using a hypothetical where Ty Simpson—who entered the 2026 NFL Draft—could return to college via transfer if unhappy with his draft position, amid reports of a $4 million NIL offer from Tennessee. The argument underscores preserving NCAA rules as Alabama prepares for the Friday game against Auburn, with support from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.
Oklahoma State defeated BYU 99-92, extending BYU’s losing streak to three games.
The NCAA denied Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’s bid for a sixth season of eligibility due to insufficient medical documentation of an incapacitating injury, despite Chambliss’ standout 2025 season. Ole Miss has prepared for 2026 without him and added Auburn transfer Deuce Knight. Chambliss has sued the NCAA seeking to play another season, arguing medical records supported his case; the NCAA maintains approval requires timely medical documentation from a treating physician, which was not provided.
Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar was granted a 15-day temporary restraining order against the NCAA to pursue an extra year of college football eligibility, with an injunction hearing set to determine the outcome of his bid to continue playing for the Volunteers this fall.