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March Madness: Top Seeds Advance, Upsets Shake Tournament

3/24/2026

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Tournament Update: Top Seeds

The NCAA Men's Tournament nears the Sweet 16 with three No. 1 seeds: Duke, Arizona, and Michigan.
Florida, a top seed, was upset by No. 9 Iowa.
The next round starts March 26 in San Jose, California.
Darryn Peterson of Kansas remains projected No. 1 but could drop after Kansas's early exit.
Bennett Stirtz of Iowa and Christian Anderson of Texas Tech are expected to improve their draft stock.

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Peterson's Draft Potential

Darryn Peterson, a Kansas freshman guard, is viewed as a top NBA draft prospect.
He scored 28 points in his debut against California Baptist, the first Kansas freshman with 20 points in a tournament game.
As Kansas faces St. John's, Peterson's health issues this season have raised questions about his commitment.
St. John's defense, ranked 11th nationally, challenges Kansas and makes the March 26 matchup crucial for Peterson's draft stock.

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Tournament Update: Top Seeds

The NCAA Men's Tournament nears the Sweet 16 with three No. 1 seeds: Duke, Arizona, and Michigan.
Florida, a top seed, was upset by No. 9 Iowa.
The next round starts March 26 in San Jose, California.
Darryn Peterson of Kansas remains projected No. 1 but could drop after Kansas's early exit.
Bennett Stirtz of Iowa and Christian Anderson of Texas Tech are expected to improve their draft stock.

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