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Bracket picks: Which conferences will run March?

March 16, 2026 12:23 AM

Nicole Auerbach and John Fanta break down their thoughts on the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket, from the 1-seeds who could fall short of the Final Four to the conferences that will dominate the conversation.

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