The 2026 NCAA Tournament is shaping up to be one of the most competitive seasons in recent memory, with several top-ranked teams facing off against each other in conference championship games on Saturday. The upsets were aplenty, with several heavy favorites falling to lower-ranked opponents.
Basketball Bracketology Updates
On3, a leading source for NCAA Tournament predictions and bracketology, has released its latest updates following Saturday's conference championships. The latest rankings show a significant shift in the top 25, with several teams moving up or down in the rankings.
According to On3, the top-ranked team in the updated bracket is now the University of North Carolina, who secured a convincing win over their conference rivals. The Tar Heels' path to the championship just got a whole lot clearer.
Top Teams Suffer Upsets
In a stunning upset, the University of Michigan, who was ranked 3rd in the latest On3 bracket, fell to the University of Wisconsin in the Big Ten conference championship game. The loss drops the Wolverines to 5th in the updated rankings.
Another top team, the University of Kansas, also suffered an upset loss to the University of Oklahoma in the Big 12 conference championship game. The loss drops the Jayhawks to 7th in the updated rankings.
Conference Championship Winners
In contrast to the upsets suffered by top teams, several conference championship winners secured convincing victories to solidify their positions in the rankings. The University of North Carolina, as mentioned earlier, secured a convincing win over their conference rivals to take the top spot in the updated bracket.
The University of Gonzaga, who won the West Coast Conference championship, also secured a convincing victory to move up to 2nd in the updated rankings.
As the 2026 NCAA Tournament continues to take shape, fans and analysts alike are eagerly awaiting the next round of conference championships. The latest bracketology updates from On3 provide a glimpse into the current state of college basketball and offer insight into which teams are poised for success in the tournament.
With the tournament just around the corner, the competition is sure to heat up, and fans can expect even more thrilling matches as the top teams battle it out for the championship.