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Florida Gators drop to No. 1 seed in South region in new bracketology

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:26 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Florida Gators drop to No. 1 seed in South region in new bracketology
Summary

Florida basketball is no longer the top overall seed in ESPN's latest bracketology update, as Duke has taken that position. However, Florida remains a No. 1 seed, now positioned atop the South Region. They are set to play either No. 16 American or Howard in the first round in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Gators' season opener against the Miami Hurricanes is scheduled for November 2 in Tampa. Other notable seeds include Arizona overtaking Michigan in the West and Illinois remaining the top seed in the Midwest.

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By the Numbers
  • •Duke is now the top overall seed; Florida moves to South region No. 1.
  • •Florida faces either American or Howard in the first round.
  • •Gators begin their season against Miami on November 2.
  • •Arizona replaces Michigan as the top seed in the West.
  • •Illinois continues as the top seed in the Midwest.
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  • 5:26 PMYahoo Sports — Florida falls from top overall seed in ESPN's latest bracketology
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Florida basketball no longer holds the top overall seed in ESPN's August bracketology update but is still a a regional No. 1 seed.

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