The updated Bracketology by Joe Lunardi of ESPN projects a new set of teams for Arizona. Arizona remains the top seed in the West Region to be played in San Jose. Michigan continues to be the top overall seed in the Bracketology posted by Lunardi on Tuesday.
Lunardi projects Arizona to have a rematch with Utah Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in the first Bracketology of 2026. Arizona beat Utah Tech 93-67 on November 7. Lunardi continues to project Arizona to be assigned to the West Subregional in San Diego.
Eight-seeded USC and ninth-seed St.