Florida basketball tops ESPN's bracketology with solid roster retention

Florida basketball maintains its position as the top seed in ESPN's latest bracketology update. The Gators have retained their frontcourt of Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, and Rueben Chinyelu, alongside key players from the previous season, including contributors from the 2025 national championship team. Florida is projected to face No. 16 seeds Howard and Tennessee State in the first round. The Gators will begin their 2026-27 season on November 2 against the Miami Hurricanes in Tampa. Meanwhile, other schools from the Southeastern Conference perform well in the projections as well, reflecting strong representation overall across the bracket.

• 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Florida stands strong in ESPN's latest bracketology update