March Madness Sweet 16 power rankings
For the second straight year, we’re looking at a bracket full of Power-5 teams in the Sweet Sixteen. And while that is a bit of a downer that we don’t have any “real” cinderellas, it does mean that we have a lot of good teams left – and they’ll be playing some good matchups against each other. That’s the give and take of the NCAA Tournament – more chalk produces more good games.
Here’s the sweet 16 March Madness power rankings: MORE: 5 MLB rookies to keep your eyes on in 2026 1. Michigan Michigan center Aday Mara (15) shoots a free throw against Howard during the second half of NCAA Tournament First Round at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The Wolverines looked like a complete buzzsaw in the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
If I had to guarantee that one team would make the Final Four from here, it would be Michigan. Their sheer size and athleticism make them very upset-proof, and Aday Mara has a massive impact on the game on both ends. How in the world did he only play 10 minutes per game at UCLA?
2. Arizona The Wildcats are simply a machine at this point. They know what they’re good at, they know what their job is, and they simply execute it.
Koa Peat has been tremendous through two games, and good luck scoring against “Mount Krivas” down low. Their lack of shooting may catch up with them, but not yet. 3.
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