Summary
The first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament saw No. 12 seed High Point beat No. 5 seed Wisconsin in a notable upset. Jay Bilas, an ESPN analyst, believes that No. 11 seed Texas has a chance to defeat No. 3 seed Gonzaga, despite Gonzaga being a popular pick for the national title.
Key Facts
- The 2026 NCAA Tournament's first round is complete.
- High Point, a No. 12 seed, upset No. 5 seed Wisconsin.
- Only four double-digit seeds remain: No. 10 Texas A&M, No. 11 VCU, No. 11 Texas, and No. 12 High Point.
- These teams will play on March 21 against higher-seeded teams.
- Jay Bilas thinks Texas could beat Gonzaga and reach the Sweet 16.
- Gonzaga is missing Braden Huff, a key player, affecting their performance.
- Texas features strengths like player Dailyn Swain and coach Sean Miller.
