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Couch: Picks for each region of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament and Final Four

Couch identifies a loaded East region with Duke as a top contender despite injuries to Ngongba II and Foster.
The pick for the South region favors Houston, acknowledging Florida and Illinois concerns.
Arizona projects to win the West, seen as the consistent choice to reach the Sweet 16 and beyond.
Michigan is favored to win the Midwest with a strong front line despite questions about guard play.
The Final Four is expected to feature Arizona, Michigan, Duke, and Houston with potential close semifinals.
Couch notes Duke’s top player status and the possibility of Ngongba returning to bolster the Blue Devils.
Couch cites Arizona’s size and post play as a reason for confidence in the West region.
The analysis mentions Houston’s defense as a key strength in the South region talk.
Lansing State Journal’s Graham Couch provides the bracket context and invites readers to compare with his entire bracket.
Couch emphasizes that injuries and playing form will shape which teams advance from the early rounds.

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