March Madness 2026: Top Teams & Upsets

0:00On March 1st, the 2026 NCAA tournament bracket gets revealed on Selection Sunday, March 15th. Four to Gators head into March Madness as Defending Men's Champions, aiming for a repeat against tough competition. On the women's side, Wuska and Huskies looked strong after their title win over South Carolina last year. Setting up exciting matchups for both tournaments. Kansas J-Hawks bring volatility with freshman star Darren Peterson despite some injury hiccups and a recent home upset loss. Arizona Wildcats impressed early with 23 straight wins and big victories over teams like Houston and Yukon, making them contenders for a top. Seed. Fans are buzzing about potential upsets and storylines, fueling bracket pools everywhere. UCLA Bruins shine on the women's side with a 26-in-1 record and dominant center, Lauren Betz, while Vanderbilt Commodore's both scoring. Machine, Makayla Blakes at nearly 26 points a game.

1:00Deadlines loom close, with men's brackets due, March 19th at tip-off and women's on March 20th. CBS Sports offers free challenges where top picks could win trips to the 2027 Final Four. As pools fill up and teams gear up, this tournament promises the usual chaos and thrills that keep everyone hooked.