The NCAA Tournament selection committee unveiled its first in-season top 16 seeds, giving college basketball fans a sneak peek at what March Madness might hold. This early reveal sets the stage for the excitement and drama that only the tournament can deliver.
Standing tall among the top contenders are the Florida Gators, who have secured the No. 9 spot. Nestled between the Purdue Boilermakers at No. 8 and the Kansas Jayhawks at No.
10, Florida leads the Southeastern Conference pack, with the Vanderbilt Commodores also making the cut at No. 15.
Todd Golden's squad is turning heads and setting expectations high for the tournament.
Here’s a closer look at the top 16 seeds for the 2025-26 season as revealed by the committee:
- Michigan
- Duke
- Arizona
- Iowa State
- UConn
- Houston
- Illinois
- Purdue
- Florida
- Kansas
- Nebraska
- Gonzaga
- Texas Tech
- Michigan State
- Vanderbilt
- Virginia
Mark your calendars for Selection Sunday on March 15, 2026, when the full 68-team bracket will be revealed at 6 p.m. ET on CBS.
The madness kicks off with the First Four in Dayton, Ohio, starting on March 17. Get ready for the thrilling ride of college basketball's most unpredictable tournament!