March Madness 2026: Duke earns No. 1 overall seed; Arizona, Michigan and Florida join top line

16/03/202608:54

Selection Sunday sets the bracket: Miami (Ohio) lands an 11-seed and heads to the First Four. Title game is April 6 in Indianapolis

Duke (32-2) claimed the overall No. 1 seed, with Arizona (32-2), Michigan (31-3) and defending champion Florida (26-7) rounding out the top line. After the First Four, the full opening slate tips Thursday and Friday, with the national champion crowned April 6 in Indianapolis.

The twist is Miami (Ohio): 31-1 overall after an unbeaten regular season, yet only an 11-seed that must face SMU in a First Four game Wednesday. “I was very confident… it’s hard to leave a team that’s 31-0 in a regular season out,” forward Eian Elmer said.

Selection committee chair Keith Gill explained the placement: “They have some really strong resume metrics that show their accomplishments,” but a 339th-ranked strength of schedule and zero Quadrant 1 games/wins hurt their case. Among notable omissions: San Diego State, Indiana, Oklahoma and Auburn.

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