How many perfect brackets remain? March Madness upsets have struck early March Madness has already lived up to the hype, not one full day into the 2026 Men’s Basketball Tournament. Indeed, the vast majority of fans who created their brackets, hoping against hope to beat the impossibly long odds of creating a perfect bracket, have already seen their hopes dashed. The most likely culprit? No. 12 seed High Point, led by Chase Johnston, upending Greg Gard and No. 5 seed Wisconsin. No. 9 TCU technically scored an upset over No. 8 Ohio State, to say nothing of the near-disaster of No. 1 overall Duke eking out a 71-65 win over No. 16 seed Siena. And yet, perfection yet remains — for now, at least. Here’s a look at how many perfect brackets remain in March Madness, with plenty more opportunities for upsets on the horizon. How many people still have perfect bracket in March Madness? Last updated 12:45 a.m. ET on March 20 As of 12:45 a.m. ET on March 20, less than 20,000 perfect brackets remain in either the ESPN or NCAA bracket challenges. Though the NCAA does not provide the full number of brackets submitted, ESPN does, providing some insight into just how maddening the NCAA Tournament has been. Only 10,754 perfect remain out of 26,029,409 brackets submitted — a measly 0.04% of all brackets.#high_point #wisconsin #march_madness #greg_gard #chase_johnston
Wisconsin's Nolan Winter gives injury update before NCAA Tournament Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter is expected to return from an ankle injury ahead of the Badgers’ NCAA Tournament matchup against High Point in the first round. Coach Greg Gard confirmed on March 18 that Winter is likely to be available for the game, citing his full participation in practice the day before. “He was full-go yesterday in practice. I assume he’ll be the same today,” Gard said during a press conference in Portland. Winter, who has been working his way back to full health, described his progress as incremental. “Every day I do a little bit more and a little bit more,” he said in the UW locker room before an open practice. “And I think every morning, I’ve responded pretty well to what I did the day before. So we’re getting there for sure.” Winter’s absence began after he suffered an ankle injury during Wisconsin’s 78-45 victory over Maryland on March 4. This marked the first time in his college career that he missed a game, as he had previously played in every contest during his freshman and sophomore seasons. The seven-foot forward, who averaged 13.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per game during his junior season, has been a key contributor for the Badgers. Despite his absence, Wisconsin maintained its strong performance, going 3-1 in the absence of Winter. The team secured notable wins over then-No. 14 Purdue and then-No. 9 Illinois, showcasing their resilience. The Badgers, currently ranked No. 20 in the USA TODAY coaches poll, have navigated the season with confidence. Winter expressed frustration at missing the action but acknowledged the team’s success. “Seeing how much fun it was out there and for me to not be out there – it sucked,” he said. “I was itching to get back out there, watching them.#high_point #wisconsin #ncaa_tournament #nolan_winter #greg_gard
Maryland men’s basketball at Wisconsin preview The Maryland Terrapins aim to recover from a recent loss to Rutgers by facing Wisconsin, a team on a strong upward trajectory. With just two games left in the season, Maryland’s struggles in Big Ten play have intensified, leaving them tied with the 1992-93 team for the most conference losses in program history. A loss to Wisconsin could push them closer to breaking that record. Wisconsin, meanwhile, is positioned for a strong March Madness run, having won five of its last six games. Key victories over ranked opponents like Illinois and Michigan State highlight their momentum, despite a recent setback against Oregon. The Badgers are playing at their peak as the season approaches its critical phase. The matchup is set for Wednesday at 8 p.m., televised on Fox Sports 1. Wisconsin enters the game with a 20-9 record and a 12-6 mark in the Big Ten. Head coach Greg Gard, in his 11th season, has led the team to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, including Sweet 16 runs. His coaching legacy includes two Big Ten regular-season titles and two Coach of the Year awards. Gard’s focus on ball security has paid off, as Wisconsin ranks fifth in the conference with the fewest turnovers and a strong assist-to-turnover ratio. The Badgers’ offensive strengths include sharpshooting from beyond the arc, where they rank sixth in the Big Ten at 35.5% from three-point range. However, their efficiency inside the paint remains a challenge, which could be an area for Maryland to exploit. Key players for Wisconsin include senior guard Nick Boyd, who averages 20.3 points and 115 assists per game, and junior forward Nolan Winter, a 7-foot center leading the team in rebounds and blocks.#nolan_winter #greg_gard #wisconsin_badgers #nick_boyd #maryland_terrapsins
