Wisconsin Basketball Maintains No. 6 Seed in NCAA Tournament Bracket Projections Wisconsin basketball remains projected as a No. 6 seed in ESPN’s latest NCAA Tournament bracket forecast, according to updated rankings released on March 11, 2026. The Badgers concluded their 2025-26 regular season with a decisive road victory over No. 15 Purdue, securing a 22-9 overall record and a 14-6 mark in Big Ten play. This performance earned them the No. 5 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, granting them a bye through the first two rounds of the postseason. The team’s seeding positions them to face the winner of the matchup between No. 12 Washington and No. 13 USC in the quarterfinals. A potential victory in that round would set up a rematch against No. 4 Illinois in the semifinals, should the Illini advance. Despite the challenges ahead, Wisconsin’s NCAA Tournament fate is already secured, as even a loss to either Washington or USC would not jeopardize their projected No. 6 seed. However, a third consecutive deep run—potentially including wins over Illinois and Michigan—could elevate their seeding to a higher line. Wisconsin’s Big Ten Tournament campaign kicks off on Thursday, with the team’s performance in the conference tournament likely to influence their final NCAA Tournament placement. As Selection Sunday approaches, bracket projections will continue to evolve, but the Badgers’ strong regular-season finish and tournament positioning position them as a reliable mid-tier seed. The outcome of their upcoming games will determine whether they can push their seeding higher or maintain their current projection.#big_ten_tournament #purdue #ncaa_tournament #espn #wisconsin_basketball
