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NCAA Bracketology: Predicting the 2027 men's March Madness field

Can one player be the difference between a first-round exit and Sweet 16 run? Kentucky's projections say yes.

The Men's 2026 March Madness Pain Index

Some losses are understandable in the NCAA tournament. Others will haunt us forever (see: Duke). We rank them all.

Your guide to March Madness Day 2: Recaps, every winner's chance to advance, more

ESPN's reporters on-site across the country detail how each game was won Friday, plus look ahead to Sunday.

Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates from Friday's first round

ESPN reporters are on-site across the country with real-time updates from the 2026 NCAA tournament.

Iowa State loses star F Joshua Jefferson to an injury in first-round NCAA blowout of Tennessee State

— Nobody on the Iowa State bench knew how badly Joshua Jefferson was hurt when the All-American forward landed awkwardly on his left ankle in the opening minutes of their first-round game against Tennessee State on Friday.

Iowa State Cyclones play the Tennessee State Tigers in first round of NCAA Tournament

Tennessee State Tigers (23-9, 17-5 OVC) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (27-7, 14-7 Big 12)

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.

Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament

Looking for the perfect bracket? Look no further.