Inside the 2026 Men’s NCAA Tournament Boardroom: Coaches Size Up Favorites, Dark Horses, and Final Four Contenders

Twenty-five coaches and scouts see Arizona, Duke, Michigan and defending champion Florida as the clear top tier in the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament, with each contender carrying a distinct strength-and-flaw profile: Arizona’s bruising interior game but limited three-point shooting; Duke’s Cameron Boozer-led defense paired with depth concerns; Michigan’s size, versatility and the impact of losing L.J. Cason; and Florida’s dominant...