Duke tops 2027 NCAA Tournament Bracketology, Kentucky improves to No. 7 seed

Duke has been projected as the No. 1 overall seed for the 2027 NCAA Tournament, narrowly edging out Florida. The Blue Devils are bolstered by a strong incoming freshman class and returning key players from last season's team. Florida, which is also in contention for a top seed, retains several starters from its recent title-winning team. UConn and Houston are also projected as No. 1 seeds, with UConn returning experienced guards and Houston welcoming a number of transfers. Kentucky has moved up to a No. 7 seed, fueled by the addition of high-scoring transfer Milan Momcilovic and the return of promising players. The latest evaluation follows the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline, reshaping team projections.

• 3:37 PMCBS Sports — 2027 NCAA Tournament Bracketology: Duke claims No. 1 overall, Kentucky rises in 76-team projection