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Duke Tops March Madness, SEC Dominates

Author: The Daily News Now! March 16, 2026 Duration: 1:33

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Duke secures top seed in March Madness, with Michigan, Arizona, and Florida close behind. Miami of Ohio sneaks in as an eleven seed, while San Diego State, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Auburn face snubs despite tough schedules. The SEC leads with ten teams, followed by the Big Ten, ACC, and Big Twelve with eight each. Florida aims for back-to-back titles. First Four games start Tuesday, with the Final Four in Indianapolis on April sixth.

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