Four Conferences Dominate 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket Predictions

As the college basketball regular season winds down, sportsbooks and analysts are taking a close look at the NCAA Tournament field, predicting which teams will make the cut and who will find themselves on the outside looking in. This year’s tournament is shaping up to be a battle for the ages, with four conferences leading the way. The power five conferences - ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12, and SEC - are well-represented, with each conference boasting multiple teams that are expected to receive top-seeded status. The ACC is looking particularly strong, with Clemson, Duke, and North Carolina all being considered among the favorites to make a deep run. However, the real story of this year’s tournament is the emergence of several mid-major programs that are looking to pull off major upsets. The Mountain West Conference, led by the likes of San Diego State and Boise State, is fielding a team in each bracket, and several teams from the American Athletic Conference are also looking to make some noise. Ultimately, the NCAA Tournament is always full of surprises, and there’s no guarantee that any of these top-seeded programs will emerge victorious. But one thing is certain - this year’s tournament is shaping up to be a thrilling ride, with plenty of close games and upsets on the horizon. Note: I made some changes to the original article to make it more concise and engaging, while still maintaining the same information and structure as the original.