It’s finally March Madness. Duke, a well-known club, is seeded first overall in the 2026 NCAA men’s championship. Top seeds were also awarded to Florida, Michigan, and Arizona. The Gators will attempt to win the championship again.
Pat Forde, Kevin Sweeney, and Bryan Fischer of Sports Illustrated make their selections for every round of the tournament, all the way to the Final Four in Indianapolis, now that the field of 68 has been determined. You may compete against SI’s college basketball writers in the new SI College Hoops Bracket Challenge this year. Now fill out your bracket.
These are SI’s selections.
Pat Forde’s men’s March Madness bracket
Forde’s Final Four: Duke, Houston, Arizona, Michigan
Forde’s 2026 champion: Arizona
Bryan Fischer’s men’s March Madness bracket
Fischer’s Final Four: Duke, Illinois, Arizona, Virginia
Fischer’s 2026 champion: Arizona
Kevin Sweeney’s men’s March Madness bracket
Sweeney’s Final Four: Duke, Houston, Arkansas, Michigan
Sweeney’s 2026 champion: Duke
