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No. 9 TCU and No. 8 Ohio State tip off the action with 16 games on the slate Thursday. Follow along with SI’s team of experts all day long.

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How are your picks stacking up? Check the SI Insider Bracket leaderboard and see where you rank.

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WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT

The women’s NIT starts on March 19 and ends on April 4.

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Idaho Vandals vs. Houston Cougars betting odds, how to watch, key player to watch, and college basketball picks for the NCAA Tournament 1st Round on Thursday, March 19.

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This year's NCAA tournament will feature several former college basketball stars who are now finding success in coaching.

A First Four game basically turned into a podcast with two sports broadcasting legends.

The first round of the NCAA tournament is upon us.

Sean Miller was furious when an assistant coach ran on the floor during the game against NC State.

The SI Team makes their picks to win each region, as well as a National Champion, for the upcoming 2026 NCAA Tournament.

This is the story of the haves and have nots. As Duke comes to town and Louisville takes on UNC in a road thriller it's not at all clear that money can’t buy happiness. This episodic documentary series chronicles the journey of Coach Pat Kelsey and the

March Madness Live Scores: Updates, Analysis As 2026 Men’s NCAA Tournament Begins

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SI:AM | Miami (Ohio)’s Statement Win Was a Perfect March Madness Appetizer

From Cinderella to Contender: The Complicated Aftermath of a Final Four Run

March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Women’s NCAA Tournament Round of 64

Road to the Final Four: March Madness Predictions, Picks for 1st-Round Games

SMU’s March Madness Berth Raises Questions After B.J. Edwards Injury Controversy

March Madness Rankings: Every Men’s NCAA Tournament Team From No. 1 to 68

40 Top NBA Draft Prospects to Watch During March Madness

Gerry McNamara Leads Siena Into March Madness Amid Syracuse Coaching Buzz

Best March Madness Bracket Names for Your Friends and Office Pools

SI Bracket Challenge: Enter the Madness

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WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT

Printable 2026 Women's NIT Bracket, Schedule & Score Updates

Ranking the 68 Best Women’s Basketball Players in the March Madness Field

March Madness: Four Teams to Avoid in Your Women’s NCAA Tournament Bracket

Dark Horses, Vulnerable No. 1 Seeds and Other Predictions for Women’s March Madness

Top Five Cinderella Candidates for the Women’s NCAA Tournament

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Idaho vs. Houston Prediction, Odds, Key Player to Watch for NCAA Tournament 1st Round

Best March Madness Prop Bets Today (Bet on AJ Dybantsa to Thrive vs. Texas)

Kennesaw State vs. Gonzaga Prediction, Odds, Key Player to Watch for NCAA Tournament 1st Round

Saint Louis vs. Georgia Prediction, Odds, Prop Bet for NCAA Tournament 1st Round

Penn vs. Illinois Prediction, Odds, Prop Bet for NCAA Tournament 1st Round

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Eight College Basketball Legends Now Coaching in the Men’s NCAA Tournament

The Charles Barkley-Dick Vitale Pairing Was Entertaining and Enjoyable

March Madness: Five Bold Predictions for Men’s NCAA Tournament Round of 64

Sean Miller Lost It With an Assistant Coach After Texas’s NCAA First Four Game-Winner

2026 March Madness Final Four and National Championship Betting Picks From Sports Illustrated

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Marching Into Madness | Chapter 4: Blue and Bloodied

Marching Into Madness | Chapter 3: Zero, Zero

Ranking Men’s NCAA Tournament Coaches Who Have Never Won National Championship

Men’s March Madness Expert Predictions: Dark Horses, Vulnerable No. 1 Seeds, Title Winner

March Madness Brackets: Expert Predictions for First-Round Upsets in the 2026 NCAA Men’s Tournament