***Official 2026 NCAA Tournament Thread***

[cyclones500]

That'll do it.

 

[Kinch]

Probably the next game is the one to determine the Natty.

 

[NENick]

With Jefferson, ISU beats either of these teams. However, would've had to play Michigan, then Arizona before getting to them.

 

[CloniesForLife]

Hurley is a massive douche but a helluva coach

 

[CycloneErik]

My dream of watching UConn yet again comes true. Yippee.

 

[jdoggivjc]

UConn is proof that the rest of us aren't allowed to have nice things.

 

[Kinch]

Big 10 down to one. But you will never hear that.

 

[JP4CY]

Bill Murray with a great stache/beard.

 

[isufbcurt]

bye illinois

 

[BWRhasnoAC]

Barf

 

[HoopsTournament]

UConn is in the National Championship Game for the 3rd Time in 4 years and the 7th Time overall. They are 6-0 in the National Championship Game. They are the 7th school to play in three championship games over a 4-year period. They won the National Championship as a #2 seed in 2004.

 

[Cyhig]

On the plus side, it won’t be an all big 10 final

 

[HoopsTournament]

UConn has six straight tournament wins over the Big Ten (3 in 2024, 3 in 2026)

UConn is 7-1 in the National Semifinals with five straight victories.

UConn has won eight straight games vs #3 seeds (also defeated #3 Michigan State this year)

 

[bluestarcyclone]

On the plus side, it won’t be an all big 10 final

here's hoping it'll be a no big 10 final and their lack of championship streak continues.

 

[HoopsTournament]

On the plus side, it won’t be an all big 10 final

Hopefully, it's a NO-Big Ten final

 

[Kinch]

Only Illinois lead, 22-21 .

 

[FriendlySpartan]

Good appetizer but time for the main course

 

[MushroomPinball]

Is Hurley going through puberty?

 

[cyclones500]

@HoopsTournament: We're guaranteed a 1 vs. 2 seed in championship game, what is record of 2v1 in title game?

 

[Kinch]

Good appetizer but time for the main course

Good envionment?