Bracketology watch guide: Houston's 1-seed chances, more key Monday games
Joe Lunardi
created: Feb. 23, 2026, 2:16 p.m. | updated: Feb. 23, 2026, 10:43 p.m.
Who are Joe Lunardi's latest projected 1- and 2-seeds in the NCAA tournament?
Men's Bracketologist Joe Lunardi is tracking every relevant game every night -- and why shouldn't you?
All times EasternProjected field of 68 |NCAA tournament details |Bubble Watch |Champ Week scheduleMonday, Feb. 23HEADLINESA new No.
The new 1-seeds: Duke, Michigan, Arizona, UConnThe new 2-seeds: Iowa State, Purdue, Houston, Illinois (drops to the final 2-seed spot overtime upset loss at UCLA).
The new 4-seeds: Michigan State, Texas Tech, Virginia, Alabama.
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