Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) dribbles defended by McNeese Cowboys guard Carl Cherenfant (23) in the first half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.
Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) dribbles defended by McNeese Cowboys guard Carl Cherenfant (23) in the first half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.
Home » News » Local News » Michigan » March Madness predictions for Final Four, Cinderella, MSU, Michigan
Michigan

March Madness predictions for Final Four, Cinderella, MSU, Michigan

March Madness predictions from experts are in after the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed Sunday night.

There are 68 teams with dreams of advancing in the tournament, with many believing they can make it to Indianapolis for the 2026 Final Four.

Video Thumbnail

But is there one upset pick for the Final Four? Our experts pick their Final Four teams, take a stand for a Cinderella, and tell us how far Michigan basketball and Michigan State will advance in the tournament.

Final Four predictions in March Madness 2026

Tony Garcia, Michigan beat reporter

Chris Solari, Michigan State beat reporter

Jeff Seidel, columnist

Carlos Monarrez, columnist

Cinderella picks in March Madness 2026

Northern Iowa for Cinderella run in 2026 NCAA Tournament

VCU for Cinderella run in 2026 NCAA Tournament

McNeese for Cinderella run in 2026 NCAA Tournament

BYU for Cinderella run in 2026 NCAA Tournament

Michigan basketball March Madness: How far will it go?

MSU basketball March Madness: How far will it go?

Follow the Detroit Free Press on Instagram (@detroitfreepress), TikTok (@detroitfreepress), YouTube (@DetroitFreePress), X (@freep), and LinkedIn, and like us on Facebook (@detroitfreepress).

Stay connected and stay informed. Become a Detroit Free Press subscriber.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: March Madness predictions for Final Four, Cinderella, MSU, Michigan

Reporting by Tony Garcia, Chris Solari, Jeff Seidel and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press

USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Image

Image

Image

Related posts

Leave a Comment