Michigan Wolverines

Sixteen teams are in the mix for our semifinal predictions, with one emerging as the clear title favorite.

There was one clear favorite among the 25 coaches polled. Here are their takes on seven contenders and more.

From mid-major leaders to national superstars, here's who could impact their teams' NCAA tournament runs.

Check out some stats on Michigan's opening round game vs. Howard in the NCAA men's tournament.

ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas and Rich preview the 2026 NCAA Tournament including his prediction of Duke and Michigan losing in upsets, the Arizona Wildcats winning it all, why Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. could steal the spotlight and take the Razorbacks on a deep run, reveals that he thinks America hates Michigan basketball because of Rich’ non-stop honking, and says why the pairing of Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale might be the greatest thing to happen to sportscasting in decades. Rich and Brockman debate which teams are likely to make the NFL playoffs next season and if the Patriots or Chargers will have the more successful season. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Jaylen Waddle’s trade from the Miami Dolphins to the Denver Broncos, Justin Fields’ trade from the Jets to the Chiefs, 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s MVP chances, one nail-biter after another in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, if we’re more likely than not to see a Thunder vs Pistons NBA Finals, and how many #1 seeds will make it to the Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay Bilas joins "The Rich Eisen Show" to break down why he didn't select Michigan or Duke to reach the Final Four.

ESPN's bracketologist shares what he really thinks about every team's chances in the NCAA tournament.

Who is favored to advance and win it all in the NCAA men's basketball tournament?

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are here to react to the 2026 NCAA Tournament March Madness bracket. Steve gives his UNFILTERED thoughts on all the issues with the bracket. Duke's draw is TOUGH, and Steve is giving his Blue Devils NO CHANCE of reaching Indy. A potential Florida-Vandy rematch isn't ideal, and a road game in the Elite 8?? Plus, will chalk indeed fly? Is it Arizona's year? Which upsets does SVP like the most? Plus, a solution to the flopping problem, reaction to Bam Adebayo's 83-point game and an in-depth breakdown of Cam Young's Players Championship victory. Finally, thoughts on the nasty front taking over the east coast, Steve needs tickets to the Women's Final Four, an all-time SVP golf tactic and Steve's admission to grand theft auto. | SVPod Appoximate Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (0:34) Bracket reaction (5:12) Should Miami (OH) have to play in Dayton? (7:37) Conference championship reactions (9:17) Steve’s issues with the bracket (10:42) Should Purdue be a 2-seed? (13:32) More bracket reaction (23:42) Bracketologists nailed it (25:57) The 6-line is LOADED (26:30) Watch out for USF (31:30) UCLA with a BIG road trip ahead (34:20) Which teams can play spoiler? (39:23) Ark-Wisc could be a banger (42:15) ALL the pressure is on Arizona (45:00) Reaction to Bam’s 83 piece (46:45) This year’s freshman class has been GREAT49:10 Final bracket thoughts (55:10) Women’s bracket is a JOKE (57:55) Anybody got tix to Women’s Final Four? (59:08) This weather is CRAZY (1:02:41) More conf champ reactions (1:10:10) First rd. spread thoughts (1:13:00) Does flopping get rewarded too much? (1:16:25) ‘All Carry’ by Geno is out soon! (1:18:40) Players Championship reaction (1:32:30) Dopplegangers? (1:35:35) The art of the Texas handshake (1:39:55) SVP’s all-time golf tactic (1:42:50) Steve’s oldest got a cell… (1:45:20) Teenage stories (1:49:00) Who wins it all? (1:49:35) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Lunardi breaks down the Michigan Wolverines' NCAA tournament prospects.