Surprisingly, the Big Ten’s NCAA winning percentage was better with six reps in 2024 than with eight or nine between 2021 and 2023. There’s a diminishing chance that the conference hits double-figures in 2026, but Indiana will need to start winning again for that to happen. Note that all eight entrants won at least one NCAA Tournament game in 2025.

The 2026 NCAA Tournament begins Tuesday, March 17 with the First Four in Dayton, Ohio. That's when March Madness truly kicks into gear with 68 teams all vying to become the 2025-26 national champion.

The 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament will get under way in Dayton, Ohio.

The 68-team bracket for March Madness was made official on Sunday evening, so we now know who will be participating in the First Four to get the 2026 NCAA Tournament underway. On Tuesday, the First Four will get underway