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CBS Sports Analyst Predicts Wisconsin Upset Loss in March Madness
Clark Kellogg says Badgers will fall to No. 12 seed High Point in first round
Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:59pm
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CBS Sports analyst Clark Kellogg has predicted that the Wisconsin Badgers, seeded 5th in the West Region, will lose to the 12th-seeded High Point Panthers in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Kellogg made the prediction immediately after the tournament bracket was revealed on Selection Sunday.
Why it matters
Wisconsin was expected to be a strong contender in the tournament, so Kellogg's prediction of an early upset loss is a significant blow to the Badgers' chances. This could shake up the West Region bracket and impact the overall tournament landscape.
The details
Seconds after Wisconsin's 5-seed matchup with 12-seed High Point was announced, Kellogg declared on the CBS Sports Selection Sunday broadcast that he believes the Badgers will lose the first-round game. This would be considered a major upset, as 5-seeds typically have a strong advantage over 12-seeds in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
- The NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed on Selection Sunday, March 15, 2026.
The players
Clark Kellogg
A CBS Sports basketball analyst and former NBA player who provides commentary and predictions for the NCAA Tournament.
Wisconsin Badgers
The men's basketball team from the University of Wisconsin, seeded 5th in the West Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
High Point Panthers
The men's basketball team from High Point University, seeded 12th in the West Region of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
What’s next
The first-round matchup between Wisconsin and High Point will take place on Friday, March 21, 2026.
The takeaway
Kellogg's prediction of a Wisconsin upset loss to High Point in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament is a surprising and significant call that could have major implications for the West Region bracket and the overall tournament landscape.
