2026 March Madness Bracket Predictions: East Region
by Robert Ferringo / March 17, 2026For the third straight season, the No. 1 overall seed will hail from the East, with the Duke Blue Devils enjoying the honor of trying to navigate this minefield. The Blue Devils can take solace in the fact that the top seed has been able to escape this region each of the past two years. But the third time may not be a charm for a Duke team that was done no favors by the selection committee.
