Florida Gators Lock In No.1 Seed, Bolstered by Returning Stars
The Gators retain key talent, earn the top overall seed, and open the season against Miami in Tampa.
Jun 17, 2026
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WVU Basketball Poised to Miss NCAA Tournament Despite Recent Success
ESPN’s Joe Lunardi places West Virginia among the first teams projected to miss the NCAA tournament, even as the program celebrates a recent championship and a revamped roster.
Jun 17, 2026
Alabama Basketball Eyes 3‑Seed in South Region, 5‑Seed in West, as NCAA Expands to 76 Teams
With the NCAA Tournament set to grow to 76 teams, Alabama’s Crimson Tide are slated as a 3‑seed in the South Region by ESPN and a 5‑seed in the West Region by CBS Sports, while preparing to open the season against Sam Houston.
Jun 16, 2026
Georgia Basketball Eyes Historic Three‑Year NCAA Tournament Streak
After a program‑record 22‑win season and a handful of key transfers, Georgia is poised to extend its March Madness run, drawing attention from ESPN’s bracketology and a favorable regional draw.
May 13, 2026
NCAA Expands Tournament to 76 Teams, Kentucky’s Seed Outlook Remains Uncertain
The NCAA’s 2027 tournament expansion adds 24 play‑in spots, reshaping early‑round dynamics. Projections from Andy Katz and Joe Lunardi place Kentucky between a No. 11 seed facing Maryland and an No. 8 seed that would bypass the Opening Round, sparking debate over the new format’s impact on the Wildcats.
May 11, 2026