2026 March Madness bracket South Region breakdown, prediction

Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh (10) dunks the ball against the Vanderbilt Commodores.
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The variety in the South is fascinating. No. 1 and defending national champion Florida’s robust frontcourt that may not have an equal in the entire country.

Second-seeded Houston’s physicality. Illinois, the third seed, boasts the country’s second-rated efficiency offense.