March Madness preview: who’s in, who’s out, who can win | The Excerpt
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March Madness is almost here. Which teams can win it all, who might miss the bracket and which stars could break out?
On the Friday, March 13, 2026, episode of The Excerpt podcast: Bracket season is almost here. With conference tournaments underway and Selection Sunday looming, which teams look ready to make a deep run and which powerhouses might miss the field entirely? USA TODAY College Sports Reporter Paul Myerberg joins The Excerpt to break down the tournament picture, including Florida’s title defense, potential Cinderella teams and the NBA prospects who could steal the spotlight.
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March Madness is just around the corner, and that means brackets, buzzer beaters, and the annual scramble to figure out which teams are contenders and which ones might bust your bracket. Can the defending Champion Florida Gators men's basketball make another title run? Which powerhouse programs might be on the outside looking in on Selection Sunday, and which NBA prospects could turn the tournament into their breakout moment?
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