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SEC Dominates with 10 March Madness Bids for 2026

3/17/2026

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  • The Southeastern Conference (SEC) secured 10 bids for the 2026 Men’s March Madness tournament, the highest of any conference.
  • Defending champion Florida received a No. 1 seed, along with Alabama and Arkansas.
  • The Big Ten and Big 12 followed with nine and eight bids, respectively.
  • The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) rebounded with four teams, led by No. 1 seed Duke.
  • The Big East earned only three bids, marking its lowest total since 1993.