NCAA Tournament Bracketology Updated

The projected field for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament was updated on March 13, reflecting outcomes from recent conference tournament games. Duke, Michigan, Arizona, and Florida are currently projected as the top seeds, with Duke holding the No. 1 overall seed. The 'last four byes' include Santa Clara, NC State, UCF, and Missouri, while Miami (OH), SMU, Texas, and VCU are listed as the 'last four in'.

Iowa State advanced to a 2-seed line after a Big 12 Tournament victory, and Florida secured a 1-seed position following a win against Kentucky. Conversely, UConn dropped from a 1-seed projection after a loss to Marquette. The NCAA utilizes NET Rankings, an analytical algorithm categorizing wins and losses, to assist the selection committee in seeding the 68-team bracket.