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Selection Sunday 2026: Duke, Arizona, UConn Top Seeds!

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Selection Sunday 2026 arrives with Duke, Arizona, and Michigan projected as No. 1 seeds.
Duke is favored to secure the top overall seed after winning the ACC Tournament.
Florida is expected to earn the No. 1 seed despite a SEC semifinal loss.
In the women's bracket, UConn heads undefeated and is favored for the top seed.
The brackets will be revealed at 6 PM ET (men) and 8 PM ET (women).

History

Historical Context

The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament expanded to 64 teams in 1985, enhancing its profile and competitiveness. Villanova's victory over Georgetown in the championship game marked a significant upset, as they shot 78.6% from the field. This evolution reflects the tournament's growing prestige and commercialization, captivating millions and establishing college basketball as a major cultural phenomenon in the United States.

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Story summary

Selection Sunday 2026 arrives with Duke, Arizona, and Michigan projected as No. 1 seeds.
Duke is favored to secure the top overall seed after winning the ACC Tournament.
Florida is expected to earn the No. 1 seed despite a SEC semifinal loss.
In the women's bracket, UConn heads undefeated and is favored for the top seed.
The brackets will be revealed at 6 PM ET (men) and 8 PM ET (women).

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