Predictions for March Madness 2026: 13 Contenders for the Men’s Basketball Championship

March Madness Excitement

As the thrilling season of March Madness draws nearer, college basketball is buzzing with excitement as the men’s regular season reaches its climax. In these final weeks, several teams are emerging as serious contenders for the national championship.

Historical Trends

Historically, the tournament favors top-seeded teams, with eight of the last nine victors coming in as No. 1 seeds. The lone outlier in this trend was the University of Connecticut (UConn), which claimed the title as a No. 4 seed in 2023 before repeating its success in 2024.