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Who advances to the Elite 8 in the 2026 NCAA men's tournament
The 2026 NCAA men’s tournament features a blend of traditional powers and upsets with Duke reaching its 26th Elite 8 and UConn securing its 14th, continuing strong championship runs.
- Duke, UConn, Iowa, and Illinois advanced to the Elite 8, keeping their championship hopes alive during the second weekend of March Madness.
- The Blue Devils reached their 26th Elite 8 after ending Johns' Sweet 16 run, while The Huskies secured their 14th trip aiming for another National Championship title.
- Following an upset over the Houston Cougars, The Illini will face fellow Big-10 member Iowa on March 28 at 6:09 ET.
- Elite 8 games will be hosted in Washington, Houston, San Jose, and Chicago as tournament action continues through the weekend.
- The tournament continues a trend of teams not in a power conference failing to advance past the round of 16, leaving major programs to compete for the final spots.
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