March Madness bracketology live: Latest NCAA Tournament bracket updates

Selection Sunday is upon us, with teams vying for the last spots in the 2026 NCAA Tournament field.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:50pm

As conference tournaments come to a close, the final NCAA Tournament bracket is taking shape. Some teams like Michigan, Arizona, and Duke are projected as No. 1 seeds, while others like Florida, UConn, Miami (Ohio), and Missouri are on the bubble waiting to see if they make the field of 68.

Why it matters

The NCAA Tournament is one of the most exciting events in sports, with millions of fans filling out brackets and following the action. The final bracket determines which teams have the chance to compete for the national championship, making Selection Sunday a highly anticipated day for college basketball fans.

The details

Several teams are still fighting for the last few spots in the NCAA Tournament field. Miami (Ohio) had an undefeated regular season but lost in the MAC tournament opener, putting their bid in jeopardy. Auburn also has a strong resume but a 16-loss season that could keep them out. The Atlantic 10 will be a two-bid league after Dayton upset Saint Louis in the conference tournament.

  • Selection Sunday is on March 15, 2026.
  • Conference tournament finals are being played on March 14-15, 2026.

The players

Michigan

A team projected as a No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Arizona

A team projected as a No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Duke

A team projected as a No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Florida

A team on the bubble for a No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

UConn

A team on the bubble for a No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

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What’s next

The NCAA Tournament selection show will take place on March 15, 2026, where the full 68-team field will be revealed.

The takeaway

The final pieces of the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket are falling into place, with bubble teams like Miami (Ohio) and Auburn hoping to secure the last remaining spots in the field. Fans are eagerly awaiting Selection Sunday to see which teams will have the chance to compete for the national championship.