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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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