Trending Now - Predictions and Rankings for NCAA Men's and Women's Tournaments

WHO:

President Trump, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, Duke forward Cameron Boozer

ESPN, NCAA, Kansas, BYU, Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida, UConn, Purdue, St. John's, Vanderbilt, VCU

WHAT:

Peterson is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft.

Peterson averaged 19.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game.

Dybantsa averaged 25.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game.

Boozer averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.

Arizona is looking to win its first national championship since 1997.

Duke has a record of 32-2 this season.

Michigan is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament.

St. John's won the Big East Tournament championship.

VCU won 16 of their last 17 games before the tournament.

WHERE:

Kansas, BYU, Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida, UConn, Purdue, St. John's, Vanderbilt, VCU

WHEN:

The NCAA tournament begins on March 19th, 2026.

Peterson's first tournament game is scheduled for March 20th, 2026, at 9:45 p.m. ET.

Dybantsa's first tournament game is scheduled for March 19th, 2026, at 7:25 p.m. ET.

Boozer's first tournament game is scheduled for March 19th, 2026, at 2:50 p.m. ET.

WHY:

Peterson's injuries have limited his availability this season.

Dybantsa chose BYU over more heralded programs, becoming the highest-ranked recruit to commit to the school.

Boozer's lineage as the son of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer contributes to his visibility as a prospect.

HOW:

Analysts have noted Dybantsa's improvement in aggressiveness and scoring consistency throughout the season.

Peterson's scoring ability and defensive skills are highlighted as key attributes for NBA teams.

(UPDATED March 18, 2026 13:25 UTC)

In a significant development for college basketball, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson is projected to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft, averaging nearly 20 points per game despite injuries limiting his play this season. Meanwhile, BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, who has emerged as a top recruit, averaged over 25 points per game and will make his tournament debut on March 19, while Duke's Cameron Boozer, the son of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer, averaged 22.5 points and 10.2 rebounds this season. The NCAA tournament kicks off tomorrow, with Michigan holding the No. 1 seed and St. John's recently winning the Big East Tournament championship, setting the stage for an exciting series of games.