The confetti has dropped, the Nets were cut and it is time to start looking at the March 2026 madness tournament.
The difficult losers on Monday are now favored to win it all next year, since the Houston Couars are +9,000 favorites in Betmgm to win the 2026 NCAA tournament.
Kelvin Sampson’s group could several headlines next season after the 65-63 defeat against Florida in the national title contest.
It is projected that the second leader of Cougars Scoruel Sharp returns, for 247 sports, along with Joseph Tugler and an elite recruitment class.
The Milos Uzan guard is expected to return to Pro, but if he returns to the university, it would be another bean for a Houston team that will be talented from top to bottom.
Secondly, on the probability board, they are the Duke Blue Devils, which is expected to lose the projected projected No. 1 Cooper Flagg in the NBA draft next season.
They successfully recruiting the two children of former Duke Carlos Boazer star.
The recruit number 3 of ESPN, Cameron Boozer and No. 16 Cayden Boazer, should connect the large pieces to what it projects as a strong list again next season.

2026 March Madness NCAA ODDS Tournament
Equipment | Odd |
---|---|
Houston | +900 |
Duke | 10/1 |
Connecticut | 14/1 |
Chestnut | 14/1 |
Punch | 18/1 |
Louisville | 18/1 |
Byu | 20/1 |
Kentucky | 20/1 |
Arkansas | 20/1 |
Kansas | 20/1 |
Alabama | 20/1 |
Florida | 20/1 |
Dan Hurley’s group in Uconn is also an important contender despite losing more pieces for the NBA draft this year.
The Huskies have already achieved the transfer of Georgia Silas DeMary Jr., while Ball recruitment and the recruit of Top Bralon MulliSns will contribute to what could be a preseason team among the top five.

An elite coach to accompany a recharged talent should take a chance in March 2026.
Florida, the defending champion, meets 20/1 probabilities, with Final Four MVP Walter Clayton Jr. Leaving the program.
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