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2026 NCAA Tournament Predictions: Arizona Favored, Surprises Await!

3/20/2026

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The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket is set, and analysts offer varied predictions.
OutKick names Duke, Arizona, and Houston as Final Four favorites and notes upsets such as South Florida over Louisville.
Jay Bilas favors Arizona to win the championship over Michigan State, while Dick Vitale expects Florida to defeat Arizona in the final.
Other experts, including Mike DeCourcy and John Fanta, project Arizona as a strong contender.

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Story summary

The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket is set, and analysts offer varied predictions.
OutKick names Duke, Arizona, and Houston as Final Four favorites and notes upsets such as South Florida over Louisville.
Jay Bilas favors Arizona to win the championship over Michigan State, while Dick Vitale expects Florida to defeat Arizona in the final.
Other experts, including Mike DeCourcy and John Fanta, project Arizona as a strong contender.