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NCAA Bracket 2026 — Predictions and Top Teams

NCAA Bracket 2026 — Predictions and Top Teams

Summary

The 2026 NCAA March Madness basketball tournament bracket has been released. The No. 1 seeds include Florida, Duke, Arizona, and Michigan. Duke is the top overall seed and predicted to win the tournament.

Key Facts

  • The NCAA March Madness tournament starts with the First Four games on March 17.
  • The first round of the tournament begins on March 19.
  • Florida is the No. 1 seed in the South Region.
  • Duke is the No. 1 seed in the Duke East Region and the top overall seed.
  • Arizona holds the No. 1 seed in the West Region.
  • Michigan is the No. 1 seed in the Midwest Region despite losing to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament.
  • The game between No. 8 Ohio State and No. 9 TCU in the East Region is highlighted as one to watch.
  • Ohio State finished their season 21-12 while TCU finished 22-11.

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