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March Madness teams rising, falling in NCAA Tournament bracket predictions

March Madness teams rising, falling in NCAA Tournament bracket predictions

USA TODAY
Monday, March 09, 2026 04:04:50 PM UTC

Selection Sunday is less than a week away, and there is still major shifting happening in the projected NCAA Tournament.

The 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed in less than a week, and there is still plenty of shifting happening before teams find out where they will be seeded in the Big Dance — or in it at all.

The conclusion of the regular season highlighted how drastic fortunes can change heading into March Madness. Get hot, and you can soar up the seed line and away from the bubble, while others are dropping toward unfavorable spots and at risk of missing out on the tournament.

March Madness automatic bids: Who is in NCAA tournament field of 68?

Now, the chance to improve stock is limited in championship week, heightening the importance of having a big showing to get in the good graces of the selection committee. Here are the teams rising and falling based on the final games of the regular season and the latest USA TODAY Sports Bracketology as conference tournaments begin.

Current projected seed: No. 1 seed (South)

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