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Men’s Basketball Notebook | Duke, Michigan, Arizona and the team that’s beat all three

Duke, Michigan, and Arizona combine for a 78-6 record, leading early NCAA seed projections while Texas Tech's postseason prospects face scrutiny despite strong wins.

  • On Monday, Duke defeated Michigan 68-63 in a rare February neutral-site game, leapfrogging Michigan in the AP top-25 poll as Duke, Michigan and Arizona hold a combined 78-6 record.
  • CBS's Bracket Preview Show this past weekend revealed the Division I Men's Basketball Committee's early top-16 seeds, but six of the 16 teams lost just hours after Saturday's rankings.
  • Texas Tech has stacked arguably some of the season's best wins, and since JT Toppin's torn ACL last week, they beat Kansas State and Cincinnati at home, but remain a question mark for March.
  • The committee's early look placed Michigan, Duke, Arizona and Iowa State among the top four selections, with Texas Tech among fourth‑seeded teams alongside Michigan State, Vanderbilt and Virginia.
  • With the NCAA Tournament three weeks away, the Division I Men's Basketball Committee will award bids, and Texas Tech might be flying under the radar before facing BYU.
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Men’s Basketball Notebook | Duke, Michigan, Arizona and the team that’s beat all three

It’s hard to deny the dominance that Duke, Michigan and Arizona have showcased throughout the 2025-26 season. With a combined record of 78-6 heading into midweek, the three power programs are looking more and more likely to be a top…

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The Cumberland Times-News broke the news in Cherokee County, United States on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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