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Selection Sunday: Top Seeds and Bubble Battles Await

3/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Selection Sunday on March 15, 2026, will reveal the field for the NCAA Tournament.
The women's bracket will be revealed, with University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) at 26-1 and Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes averaging 25.9 points per game.
The men's bracket is shaping up, with Duke, Michigan, Arizona, and Florida projected as top seeds.
Bubble teams New Mexico and Seton Hall are fighting for spots, while recent upsets complicate the selection.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, revolutionizing college basketball by increasing competition and unpredictability. This change enabled lower-seeded teams, like No. 8 Villanova, to achieve unexpected victories. Today, Selection Sunday continues this tradition, influencing recruitment and funding strategies for universities as teams like UCLA and Vanderbilt compete for a chance at the championship.

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Story summary

Selection Sunday on March 15, 2026, will reveal the field for the NCAA Tournament.
The women's bracket will be revealed, with University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) at 26-1 and Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes averaging 25.9 points per game.
The men's bracket is shaping up, with Duke, Michigan, Arizona, and Florida projected as top seeds.
Bubble teams New Mexico and Seton Hall are fighting for spots, while recent upsets complicate the selection.

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