March Madness bracket update: Scores and schedule for men’s Sweet 16 and Elite 8
The Sweet 16 and Elite Eight are going to be so good in the men’s NCAA tournament.
CHARLOTTE, NC - MARCH 14: Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) reacts after making a shot and being fouled during the ACC Men's basketball tournament finals between the Virginia Cavaliers and the Duke Blue Devils on March 14, 2026 at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N. C. (Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A field that began with 68 teams has been narrowed to 16.
And by the time this weekend draws to a close, a Final Four will be set. After a thrilling opening weekend of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament, 16 teams remain alive for a shot at a national championship. Those teams include Duke, the top overall seed in the field, as well as Texas, the No.
11 seed in the West Region and the latest First Four team to reach the Sweet 16. We’ll have you covered throughout the Sweet 16 and the Elite Eight here at SB Nation , but for now here is the latest bracket as well as the schedule for Thursday and Friday. Scores will be updated as games go final.
Until then we have you covered with a ranking of all 16 teams remaining , a ranking of all 16 coaches remaining , and our basketball expert Ricky O’Donnell has his predictions . Sweet 16 schedule for Thursday West Region No. 2 Purdue vs.