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Gators Lead a Rugged South Region in CBS Bracket Preview
college-basketball5 hours ago

Gators Lead a Rugged South Region in CBS Bracket Preview

CBS Sports’ South Region preview crowns Florida as the favorite in a bracket that also features a loaded Houston–Illinois–North Carolina cluster. Houston, the No. 2 seed, aims to return to the Sweet 16 at home in Houston, while No. 6 North Carolina draws No. 11 VCU in a tough opener that could hinge on Caleb Wilson’s season-ending injury. Illinois is analytically strong and could push deep, and Nebraska and Vanderbilt face rough, under-seeded draws. The piece highlights Saint Mary’s vs. Texas A&M as the best first-round game, a potential Houston–Illinois second-round showdown as a marquee matchup, and a VCU Cinderella angle, with six players to watch across the region. Florida’s rugged frontcourt and elite rebounding are cited as key edges in a region that would make a Final Four run especially challenging if they must beat Houston in Houston.)

via CBS Sports|
#college-basketball#florida-gators#houston-cougars
Iowa Draws Clemson in NCAA Tournament Opener
sports11 hours ago

Iowa Draws Clemson in NCAA Tournament Opener

Iowa earned an at-large bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a No. 9 seed in the South and will face eighth-seeded Clemson in Tampa on Friday at 5:50 p.m. CT (TNT). The Hawkeyes are 21-12 in their 30th NCAA appearance, while Clemson is 24-10. The bracket also features Florida as the top seed with Prairie View A&M and Lehigh as 16 seeds. Pre-tournament notes include Clemson's RJ Godfrey as leading scorer and Iowa's year-one head coach Ben McCollum's NCAA record; Iowa's last NCAA appearance was 2022-23. Tickets are limited and available via ncaatickets.com.

via Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics|
#clemson-tigers#iowa-hawkeyes#march-madness
Tar Heels Draw No. 6 Seed, Set to Open NCAA Play Against VCU
sports16 hours ago

Tar Heels Draw No. 6 Seed, Set to Open NCAA Play Against VCU

UNC is the No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament’s South Region and will face No. 11 VCU in Greenville, S.C., on Thursday. The Tar Heels (24-8) pursue a deep run under fourth-year coach Hubert Davis, while VCU (27-7) arrives with a 16-of-17 win streak and the A-10 title. This marks UNC’s 55th NCAA Tournament appearance, a program record second only to itself in all-time wins, and UNC and VCU will be meeting for the first time in men’s basketball. The winner moves on to play the Illinois-Penn winner in Greenville on Saturday. Carolina has played 13 games vs. teams in the 68-team field this season, going 7-6 against them.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#mbb#ncaa-tournament#south-region
Huskers Seek Historic NCAA Win as 4-Seed Faces Troy in South
sports1 day ago

Huskers Seek Historic NCAA Win as 4-Seed Faces Troy in South

Nebraska is a 4-seed in the South Region and opens vs. Troy in Oklahoma City, with a likely path toward a first NCAA Tournament win in program history. If they advance, they’d meet Vanderbilt or McNeese, then possibly face top-seed Florida in the Sweet 16, and could see Illinois or Houston in the Elite Eight. Analysts predict NU to reach the second weekend but face a tall task against the Gators if they advance.”,

via Sports Illustrated|
#march-madness#ncaa-tournament#nebraska
"March Madness: Houston Leads Loaded South Region Predictions"
sports-ncaa-basketball2 years ago

"March Madness: Houston Leads Loaded South Region Predictions"

The NCAA Tournament South Region features six teams with NCAA championship banners, including Kentucky and Duke, and a potential upset with Vermont facing Duke in the first round. North Carolina State is considered a sleeper after winning five games in the ACC tournament, while Houston is predicted to emerge as the winner of the region.

via USA TODAY|
#favorites#march-madness#ncaa-tournament
"Twitter Reacts to Kentucky Wildcats' NCAA Tournament Draw"
sports-ncaa-basketball2 years ago

"Twitter Reacts to Kentucky Wildcats' NCAA Tournament Draw"

The Kentucky Wildcats secure a 3-seed in the South Region of the NCAA Tournament, facing Oakland in the first round and potentially Texas Tech or North Carolina State in the Round of 32. Despite a disappointing end to the SEC Tournament, Kentucky's draw is considered favorable, with fans and analysts expressing confidence in the team's potential path to the Final Four. Coach John Calipari emphasizes that the real tournament starts now, and the Wildcats aim to make a deep run after reaching the Elite Eight in 2019. Key insights into Kentucky's opponents and reactions from players and coaches are also highlighted.

via A Sea Of Blue|
#john-calipari#kentucky-wildcats#march-madness