Men’s Basketball Bracket Watch: First Look at Projected March Madness Field - Sports Illustrated
Google News • 1/21/2026 – 1/23/2026
Summary
Sports Illustrated has released a first look at the projected March Madness field for men's basketball. The 2026 NCAA Tournament projections indicate that Duke has jumped to a No. 1 seed, while Texas Tech has risen in the rankings. Additionally, Joe Lunardi's men's Bracketology guide and Andy Katz's first NCAA tournament projections of the year are also highlighted, along with a bubble watch that notes significant stock up and stock down movements.
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