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The Badgers have repeatedly exited the NCAA tournament in the first round under head coach Greg Gard, and ESPN analyst Myron Medcalf believes a 20-win season may be the minimum needed to change that narrative.
A recent ESPN analysis forecasts the Indiana University men’s basketball team to finish with 25 victories in the Big Ten, securing a fourth-place conference spot and a round-of-32 NCAA Tournament appearance, while a 19-win floor still guarantees an eighth-place finish and a tournament berth.
Indiana's basketball program entered the 2026 offseason with a clear agenda: reshape a roster that had flirted with the NCAA Tournament bubble the previous year and turn it into a contender capable of deeper March runs.
ESPN projects Illinois as a Round of 32 minimum and a Final Four ceiling, with a championship chance if key players return to full health.
ESPN analyst Myron Medcalf projects a 26‑win season and a Sweet 16 berth for the Badgers, highlighting the impact of new role players and the return of longtime coach Greg Gard.
Tennessee's recent reliance on transfer players has set the stage for Juke Harris to become the focal point of a revamped offense, with the program ranked among the nation's top ten contenders.
Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are banking on sophomore center Malachi Moreno to deliver a breakout performance and potentially launch a future NBA career.
Projections suggest the Seminoles could climb the national rankings, bolstered by a strong recruiting class and key transfers, while the expanded March Madness field offers new opportunities.
Kansas’ latest transfer additions, including Leroy Blyden Jr. and Keanu Dawes, were left unranked by ESPN, while the incoming freshman class earned a top‑three national ranking.
Duke's offseason moves, highlighted by the arrival of John Blackwell and Drew Scharnowski, position the Blue Devils as a leading contender for the upcoming season.