NCAA tournament bracket predictions include surprise team in men’s Final Four

The 2026 NCAA tournament is expected to favor higher seeds, following a trend where only seven lower seeds advanced in the first round last year. In the East Region, top-seeded Duke is projected to reach the Final Four after overcoming St. John’s and UConn. Florida, the defending champion, faces a challenging path in the South Region, potentially meeting Houston in the Elite Eight. Arizona aims to break a long absence from the Final Four in the West Region, facing strong competition.

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