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Stanford Basketball Eyes NCAA Bid After Strong Start

1/10/2026

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Stanford basketball is pursuing an NCAA Tournament bid for the 2025-26 season after a strong start, earning early attention.
The Stanford basketball team opened 4-0, then lost to Seattle and UNLV, before winning five of six, including No. 16 Louisville and Virginia Tech.
Bracket analysts view Stanford as a contender, with two sources listing them in the tournament and another noting they are close to qualifying, contingent on nine wins.

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Story summary

Stanford basketball is pursuing an NCAA Tournament bid for the 2025-26 season after a strong start, earning early attention.
The Stanford basketball team opened 4-0, then lost to Seattle and UNLV, before winning five of six, including No. 16 Louisville and Virginia Tech.
Bracket analysts view Stanford as a contender, with two sources listing them in the tournament and another noting they are close to qualifying, contingent on nine wins.