Dave Ommen

Founder of Bracketville, Bracketology and all things NCAA Tournament.

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With the 76-team bracket now officially in play … quick question: Will team No. 77 feel the same or worse than team No. 69 from previous years?

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Grab your reading glasses for the fine print …

[Eamonn Brennan @eamonnbrennan]

Hurts worse when you actually see it

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Matt does a great job here. Definitely worth the read.

[Matt Norlander @MattNorlander]

The most annoying part about the NCAAT expanding is also the biggest reason why it's going to happen: an ever-lurking threat that, if the P4 didn't get their way w/ more bids, they could blow it all up.

But that's BS. It was never going to happen. Column:
https://t.co/z3W1QSv9Sq

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While sadly not surprising, it appears the NCAA is moving forward with its plan to expand the men’s basketball tournament to 76 teams. Simply put: More is not always better.

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Good morning. Congratulations to the Michigan Wolverines - 2026 NCAA Tournament Champions. Quite a season.

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Looking forward to a final visit this season! Enjoyed being part of the show on Mondays!

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Another NCAA Tournament wraps up tonight in Indianapolis. Who’s your 2026 champion?

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Impressive opening half from Connecticut. Also, a rather poor offensive/shooting half by Illinois. The Illini need to get the ball moving to open up driving lanes and need to knock down more perimeter shots.

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The Final Four is set.
Illinois vs. Connecticut
Michigan vs. Arizona.
What a weekend ahead in Indianapolis.

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What an ending to the Elite 8 weekend.

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Who is your Midwest Region Champion?

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Who is your East Regional Champion?

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We’re halfway to next weekend’s Final Four. Illinois and Arizona will arrive in Indianapolis this week.

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Congrats to Illinois. First participant to reach the Final Four. Been quite a season for the Illini.

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If you’re not enjoying college hoops and the tournament … wow! What a journey.

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Another Madness start to Friday. It’s already been a wild 26 hours.

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Day 2 of the Madness is about to begin. Once again … Here. We. Go.

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It’s been an 11-seed evening with both VCU and Texas advancing to the Round of 32.

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Duke survives.

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It appears Arkansas is setting the example about how to start your tournament game as a higher-seeded favorite.