2026 NCAA Tournament Shockers: Which Underdog Could Upset the Elite March Madness Favorites?
East Region
Duke (32-2) is the obvious favorite to advance out of the East and has the highest probability to win the tournament at 14.5%. The ACC champion’s dominance has been fueled by freshman star Cam Boozer, who leads the nation in both DRIP and WAR metrics. His scoring efficiency, rebounding and defensive presence have made him one of the most, if not the most, valuable players in the country and a major reason why coach Jon Scheyer’s team enters the tournament at No. 1 in TRACR.
We’re not saying Duke will have a walk in the park, by any means. UConn is trying to win its third national title this decade, and most likely will be Duke’s biggest obstacle. UConn is led by tournament veteran Alex Karaban, who was a part of the 2023 and ’24 title teams, even establishing himself as the program’s all-time winningest player (118).



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