Kansas Jayhawks

23-10 - 3rd in Big 12

2026 Schedule

Final Four, national champion predictions for the men's NCAA tournament

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

Coaches predict the men's NCAA tournament champion, potential Cinderellas, more

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

Ranking the top 50 men's college basketball players in March Madness

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

Six bets and an Eliminator pick for the first round of the men's tournament

As you prepare for tipoff, here are our best bets for the first round, plus picks for the new Eliminator game.

Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026

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

Kansas Jayhawks' NCAA men's tournament preview

Joe Lunardi breaks down Kansas' NCAA tournament prospects.

Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament

Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.

Best Matchups, Upsets, & Star Power: Full Bracket Breakdown

Pete Thamel, Dan Wetzel, and ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello break down everything you need to know about the Men’s NCAA Tournament bracket. They reveal the must-watch First Four matchup, how much chalk to expect, and whether Florida can repeat as champs. Then they go region by region, spotlighting title contenders, star power, upset alerts, and the matchups that could define the tournament. 0:00 – Welcome 0:30 - Was Auburn robbed of an NCAA Tourney bid? 2:14 - The must-watch First Four game is… 5:23 - Will this be a chalk-heavy tournament? 8:47 - The mid-major competitive advantage is… 13:00 - The tournament sweet spot 16:19 - Will Florida be repeat champs? 22:07 - The East Region best teams 28:04 - The East Region best upset 31:57 - The South Region title contending teams 36:31 - The South Region best upsets 38:58 - The West Region star power players 45:32 - The West Region best upset 46:56 - The Midwest Region highly anticipated matchup 50:54 - The Midwest region best upset 52:54 - NCAA Tournament Final Four locks & title picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who has the most men's NCAA tournament appearances in a row?

Get fired up for March Madness by learning which men's basketball teams have made the most consecutive appearances at The Big Dance.

Reactions to the 2026 men's NCAA tournament field of 68

Kudos (for Arizona and mid-majors everywhere) and crank -- Miami (Ohio), Utah State -- for the 2026 committee's decisions.

Big 12 Standings

TEAM	W	L	GB	OVR
Arizona	86.1	-	2	32
Houston	77.1	4	6	28
Iowa State	81.8	5	7	27
Kansas	75.6	8.5	10	23
Texas Tech	80.4	9	10	22
TCU	78.3	9.5	11	22
BYU	83.9	9	11	23
UCF	81.0	10	11	21
West Virginia	69.2	13	14	18
Cincinnati	73.1	13.5	15	18
Colorado	80.0	14	15	17
Arizona State	76.3	14.5	16	17
Oklahoma State	84.3	12	14	20
Baylor	82.6	15	16	16
Kansas State	79.6	19	20	12
Utah	74.3	21	22	10