NCAA Basketball NewsMonday, Mar 16, 2026

What's the furthest a team has gone in the Men's NCAA Tournament after starting in the First Four? Here's what to know.

Check out how the favorites have seen their odds shift over the course of the season, with the NCAA Tournament set to begin.

The NCAA men's basketball tournament starts Tuesday. Here's a look at who will be in action on Day 1.

There was plenty of movement in the AP Top 25 ahead of the NCAA Tournament

Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season, but there was movement all over the rankings otherwise after conference tournaments.

Kevin O’Connor & Corey Tulaba preview the biggest March Madness storylines related to the 2026 NBA Draft.

Purdue had just battled through the Big Ten Tournament, beating three straight NCAA Tournament teams – the last a No. 1 seed in Michigan – to claim a grinding championship in Chicago. “Obviously playing four games in four days is something we haven’t done before,” longtime coach Matt Painter said. League tournaments are over, but could have a lingering impact and offer an indication of what teams are positioned for tournament success.

Here's a look at the average score of the March Madness final, with fans competing in NCAA basketball tournament bracket pools across the country

Since the First Four started in 2011, 13 of its teams have won multiple NCAA Tournament games

Everything you need to know about the 2026 College Basketball Crown schedule and bracket.

When does the March Madness 2026 schedule start, and when are 2026 NCAA Tournament brackets due? The 2026 March Madness bracket begins on Thursday, March 19

College basketball expert Thomas Casale looks at the South region in the 2026 tournament and picks a Cinderella, team to avoid and regional champion