Duke earns top seed in 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament brackets

Duke secured the top overall seed for March Madness, followed by Arizona, Michigan, and Florida, aiming for a repeat of last year’s Final Four. Miami (Ohio) barely made it in as an 11 seed with a 31-1 record but the lowest strength of schedule. The tournament starts Tuesday with play-in games, including Texas vs. North Carolina State. Notable omissions included San Diego State and Auburn, which faced criticism for their exclusion despite a strong schedule.

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