March Madness map shows every state’s pick to win NCAA Tournament
In case you were wondering who your neighbor is rooting for this March Madness, he or she has probably already told you, often, particularly if that annoying person is leading their pool. Or maybe you’re also thinking of your neighboring…
In case you were wondering who your neighbor is rooting for this March Madness , he or she has probably already told you, often, particularly if that annoying person is leading their pool. Or maybe you’re also thinking of your neighboring state and who they’re cheering on to win the 2026 NCAA Tournament . MORE: Sweet 16 games on today, March Madness TV schedule for 3/26/26 What about the country as a whole?
How many states are rooting for, say, St. John’s? Some of the answers may surprise you..
The answer map (see below) is courtesy of the whiz kids at BetOnline. Here’s how data was collected: The map is based on geotagged X data since the Sweet 16 was finalized. The results were based on tracking tweets, hashtags, and direct keyword phrases about who fans were picking to win the men’s NCAA Tournament.
Pretty cool. Here’s the state breakdown: Duke (13 states) Mar 7, 2026; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils fans celebrate a win over the North Carolina Tar Heels at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Duke Blue Devils won 76-61.
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