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Detroit Free Press · 7d

Where ESPN's Joe Lunardi predicts Alabama in debut 2025-26 'Bracketology'

Coming off the program's second consecutive Elite Eight appearance, Alabama is projected to make the NCAA Tournament once again in 2025-26.
Sports Illustrated on MSN.com · 8d

Where Alabama Lands in Joe Lunardi's Initial 2025-26 Bracketology

Alabama was placed as the No. 6 seed in Lunardi's East Region, which would be tied for technically the worst spot in the Nate Oats era alongside the 2021-22 team. The reason it's technical is because the actual worst placement was in Oats' inaugural year when the Crimson Tide didn't even make the tournament.
Icon for www.msn.comMSN · Mar 26, 2025

Joe Lunardi Predicts Loser of Alabama-BYU Sweet 16 Game

However, ESPN's Joe Lunardi isn't buying it and going with Alabama. He predicts BYU to fall 85-80 as the Crimson Tide reach the Elite 8 for the second season in a row. This game has all the ...
Saturday Down South · 7d

Joe Lunardi issues way-too-early NCAA Tournament bracketology for 2026, featuring 13 SEC teams

Joe Lunardi's first 2026 NCAA Tournament bracketology is absolutely loaded with SEC teams, with 13 making the field of 68.
Sports Illustrated · 8d

Kentucky was given an excellent seed in Joe Lunardi's Way Too Early 2026 Bracketology

The NCAA Tournament just ended, so some might believe it is time for Joe Lunardi to get some rest, but that is not the case. Lunardi recently released his way t
Athlon Sports on MSN.com · 7d

ESPN’s Joe Lunardi Sends Message with Texas A&M Projection

After a brutal collapse and coaching change, Lunardi’s early NCAA Tournament forecast just gave Aggie fans something to believe in.
Icon for 247sports.com247Sports.com · 7d

Joe Lunardi debuts 2026 ESPN Bracketology

Joe Lunardi debuted ESPN's 2026 Bracketology on ... opening NCAA Tournament play vs. No. 15 seed North Alabama in St. Louis. Should UK advance, the Cats would face the winner of (7) Illinois ...
Icon for www.yardbarker.comYardbarker · Mar 31, 2025

Joe Lunardi Predicts Score of Auburn-Florida Final Four

ESPN college basketball analyst Joe Lunardi weighed in on this upcoming ... Auburn's road to San Antonio consisted of defeating No. 16 seed Alabama State (83-63), No. 9 seed Creighton (82-70 ...
Badgers Wire on MSN.com · 6d

Where Wisconsin basketball lands in Joe Lunardi's early bracketology for 2025-26 season

Wisconsin is looking to replicate its 2024-25 campaign, which saw the team finish 27-10, contend for the Big Ten title and earn a No. 3 seed
Icon for www.espn.comESPN · 10d

Men's Bracketology: 2026 NCAA Tournament

ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi uses the same data points favored by the committee, including strength of schedule and other season-long indicators, including the NET and team-sheet data similar ...
Icon for www.azcentral.comAZ Central · 8d

Florida basketball's seeding in ESPN's way-too-early bracketology for 2026 NCAA Tournament

ESPN's Joe Lunardi, who is the resident college hoops expert at the publication, recently released his way-too-early bracketology for the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Here is what he has been up to.
Icon for 247sports.com247Sports.com · Mar 2, 2025

Lunardi, Palm bump Tennessee to No. 1 NCAA Tournament seed line

Tennessee would — or at least should — be a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament is this Sunday were Selection Sunday, according to the most recent update from ESPN's Joe Lunardi and CBS Sports ...
Icon for www.indystar.comThe Indianapolis Star · 8d

Where ESPN's Joe Lunardi predicts Alabama in debut 2025-26 'Bracketology'

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Well, according to the debut edition of 2025-25 "Bracketology" according to ESPN's Joe Lunardi, Alabama projects as a No. 6 seed in the East Region ...
Icon for www.yardbarker.comYardbarker · 8d

Where Alabama Lands in Joe Lunardi's Initial 2025-26 Bracketology

ESPN's Joe Lunardi debuted his renowned bracketology for the 2025-26 season on Tuesday morning. Alabama was placed as the No. 6 seed in Lunardi's East Region, which would be tied for technically ...
Icon for sports.yahoo.comYahoo! Sports · Mar 26, 2025

Joe Lunardi Predicts Loser of Alabama-BYU Sweet 16 Game

However, ESPN's Joe Lunardi isn't buying it and going with Alabama. He predicts BYU to fall 85-80 as the Crimson Tide reach the Elite 8 for the second season in a row. The March Madness Sweet 16 ...
Icon for www.indystar.comThe Indianapolis Star · 8d

Florida basketball's seeding in ESPN's way-too-early bracketology for 2026 NCAA Tournament

ESPN's Joe Lunardi, who is the resident college hoops ... Midwest), Arkansas Razorbacks (No. 5, West), Alabama Crimson Tide (No. 6, East), Missouri Tigers (No. 6, Midwest), Mississippi State ...
Icon for sports.yahoo.comYahoo! Sports · 7d

Where ESPN's Joe Lunardi predicts Alabama in debut 2025-26 'Bracketology'

Well, according to the debut edition of 2025-25 "Bracketology" according to ESPN's Joe Lunardi, Alabama projects as a No. 6 seed in the East Region facing off against No. 11 seeded Memphis in San ...