2026 NCAA tournament will feature new, potentially crucial element: the coach's challenge

Teams like Virginia have designated assistants in charge of making challenge decisions, which are brand new to the sport. Will one of these calls play a key role in an NCAA tournament game?

Nebraska Coach Fred Hoiberg Sets the Path for the Huskers' NCAA Tournament Success

In ‘greatest sporting event in the world,’ Hoiberg says about Troy: ‘Those guys play with a lot of confidence, and a lot of swagger’

NCAA Men’s Tournament: Philadelphia got its share of big-name teams for first two rounds

Philadelphia got its share of blue-blood programs heading to town for this weekend’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, with Virginia, UCLA and UConn all slated to play at the Xfinity Mobile

Alabama HC Nate Oats breaks silence on Aden Holloway’s status before NCAA Tournament

Alabama head coach Nate Oats talked about Aden Holloway's status as the Crimson Tide squad prepares for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

2026 SI NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge: Beat a Duke Expert

Join the 2026 SI Bracket Challenge for a unique opportunity to beat the SI experts.

AJ Dybantsa Sends 2-Word Message Days Before NCAA Tournament Debut

Still, BYU has star freshman and potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, AJ Dybantsa. Dybantsa led the country in scoring and has been the catalyst for the Cougars’ success this season, despite the team’s occasional inconsistencies.

NCAA Tournament bracket reaction: Which No. 1 seeds—UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina—will survive and advance to the Final Four in Phoenix?

The field has been selected and the bracket is set for the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball tournament. Undefeated UConn earned the No. 1 overall seed, with UCLA, Texas and South Carolina taking the other top spots.