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Coaches predict the men's NCAA tournament champion, potential Cinderellas, more

There was one clear favorite among the 25 coaches polled. Here are their takes on seven contenders and more.

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The Madness is here: Fill out your bracket for the men's NCAA tournament.

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From Peter Suder to Cameron Boozer: Ranking the top 50 players in men's March Madness

From mid-major leaders to national superstars, here's who could impact their teams' NCAA tournament runs.

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PREDICTING THE TOURNAMENT

Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026

ESPN's bracketologist shares what he really thinks about every team's chances in the NCAA tournament.

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60 ESPN personalities pick their men's Final Four, national champions

Sixteen teams are in the mix for our semifinal predictions, with one emerging as the clear title favorite.

TOURNAMENT TALK

Mad Dog goes on tirade over NCAA bracket logistics

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Stephen A. is not having any of this Seth Greenberg take

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FIRST FOUR SCOREBOARD

BEST OF FIRST FOUR ACTION

Tramon Mark hits clutch winner with 1.1 left for Texas

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UMBC's final shot comes up short as Howard wins tourney game for first time

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MARCH MADNESS

The field is set. Pick your bracket now

Trust the favorites? Back one to go all the way

GET READY FOR THE TOURNEY

Men's March Madness Giant Killers: Most probable first-round NCAA tournament upsets

Which double-digit seeds have the highest potential to advance to the second round? Here's what ESPN's BPI says.

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Men's March Madness 2026 bracket: NCAA tournament men's teams

The men's bracket has been revealed. Here's what you need to know about every competitor for the national title.

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