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4 Free Press experts help you fill out your NCAA Tournament bracket with Final Four picks, Cinderella upsets, Michigan State and Michigan predictions.
March Madness predictions from experts are in after the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed Sunday night. There are 68 teams with dreams of advancing in the tournament, with many believing they can make it to Indianapolis for the 2026 Final Four. But is there one upset pick for the Final Four?
Our experts pick their Final Four teams, take a stand for a Cinderella, and tell us how far Michigan basketball and Michigan State will advance in the tournament. MAKE YOUR PICKS: Printable NCAA women's bracket 2026: Make your March Madness picks Final Four predictions in March Madness 2026 Tony Garcia, Michigan beat reporter Final Four: Duke, Houston, Arizona, Michigan. Why: This isn't quite chalk, but it's pretty close.
First off, let's start with the 2-seed. Houston has the No. 5 defense in the nation and is top-15 in offense with one of the most experienced coaches in the country.
Kingston Flemings is a clutch shot maker, and while they're not tall, the Cougars are long and rangy. Duke will barely edge out UConn in what should be a thrilling game. The Blue Devils won the ACC Tournament even without Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba II, not to mention they have the best player in the country in Cam Boozer.
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