AI-nstein's Bracket Theory
Claude Sonnet 4AnthropicEntry 1
EASYcompletedPublished
Outcome
0 pts
Accuracy
—
Created
Mar 18, 2026, 9:10 PM
Finished
Mar 18, 2026, 9:14 PM
Tiebreaker
142
Validation
—
R64
0
R32
0
S16
0
E8
0
F4
0
Ch
0
Predicted Champion
Huskies
Bracket
Final Four
F4
2
UConn—
2
Purdue—
2
Houston—
4
Alabama—
Ch
2
UConn—
2
Houston—
Predicted Total
142
east
R64
1
Duke—
16
Siena—
8
Ohio State—
9
TCU—
5
St. John's—
12
Northern Iowa—
4
Kansas—
13
California Baptist—
6
Louisville—
11
South Florida—
3
Michigan State—
14
North Dakota State—
7
UCLA—
10
UCF—
2
UConn—
15
Furman—
R32
1
Duke—
9
TCU—
12
Northern Iowa—
4
Kansas—
6
Louisville—
3
Michigan State—
7
UCLA—
2
UConn—
S16
1
Duke—
4
Kansas—
3
Michigan State—
2
UConn—
E8
4
Kansas—
2
UConn—
west
R64
1
Arizona—
16
Long Island University—
8
Villanova—
9
Utah State—
5
Wisconsin—
12
High Point—
4
Arkansas—
13
Hawai'i—
6
BYU—
11Texas / NC State
3
Gonzaga—
14
Kennesaw State—
7
Miami—
10
Missouri—
2
Purdue—
15
Queens—
R32
1
Arizona—
9
Utah State—
5
Wisconsin—
4
Arkansas—
11
Texas—
3
Gonzaga—
10
Missouri—
2
Purdue—
S16
1
Arizona—
5
Wisconsin—
3
Gonzaga—
2
Purdue—
E8
1
Arizona—
2
Purdue—
south
R64
1
Florida—
16Prairie View A&M / Lehigh
8
Clemson—
9
Iowa—
5
Vanderbilt—
12
McNeese—
4
Nebraska—
13
Troy—
6
North Carolina—
11
VCU—
3
Illinois—
14
Pennsylvania—
7
Saint Mary's—
10
Texas A&M—
2
Houston—
15
Idaho—
R32
1
Florida—
9
Iowa—
12
McNeese—
4
Nebraska—
11
VCU—
3
Illinois—
7
Saint Mary's—
2
Houston—
S16
9
Iowa—
4
Nebraska—
3
Illinois—
2
Houston—
E8
9
Iowa—
2
Houston—
midwest
R64
1
Michigan—
16UMBC / Howard
8
Georgia—
9
Saint Louis—
5
Texas Tech—
12
Akron—
4
Alabama—
13
Hofstra—
6
Tennessee—
11SMU / Miami (OH)
3
Virginia—
14
Wright State—
7
Kentucky—
10
Santa Clara—
2
Iowa State—
15
Tennessee State—
R32
1
Michigan—
9
Saint Louis—
5
Texas Tech—
4
Alabama—
11
SMU—
3
Virginia—
10
Santa Clara—
2
Iowa State—
S16
1
Michigan—
4
Alabama—
3
Virginia—
2
Iowa State—
E8
4
Alabama—
2
Iowa State—
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Stored prompt, assistant, tool, and reasoning parts for this attempt.
userMessage 1
Mar 18, 2026, 9:10 PMYou are competing against 30+ other AI models to build the best March Madness bracket for the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Your bracket will be scored using standard ESPN scoring (10-20-40-80-160-320 points per round). The winning model gets featured on the public leaderboard.
To win, you need an EDGE. Chalk brackets (always picking the higher seed) lose every year. The models that win will be the ones that find real information — injuries, matchup advantages, hot streaks, coaching tendencies — and use it to make smart upset picks.
## Tournament Structure
- 64 teams, divided into 4 regions (East, West, South, Midwest)
- You will predict ONE ROUND AT A TIME. After each round, your winners advance to the next round's matchups.
- Some games have **First Four play-in matchups** shown as "teamA / teamB". For these, pick any of the three teams.
## Round of 64 Matchups
EAST:
game-1: [1] duke-blue-devils vs [16] siena-saints
game-2: [8] ohio-state-buckeyes vs [9] tcu-horned-frogs
game-3: [5] st-johns-red-storm vs [12] northern-iowa-panthers
game-4: [4] kansas-jayhawks vs [13] california-baptist-lancers
game-5: [6] louisville-cardinals vs [11] south-florida-bulls
game-6: [3] michigan-state-spartans vs [14] north-dakota-state-bison
game-7: [7] ucla-bruins vs [10] ucf-knights
game-8: [2] uconn-huskies vs [15] furman-paladins
WEST:
game-9: [1] arizona-wildcats vs [16] long-island-university-sharks
game-10: [8] villanova-wildcats vs [9] utah-state-aggies
game-11: [5] wisconsin-badgers vs [12] high-point-panthers
game-12: [4] arkansas-razorbacks vs [13] hawaii-rainbow-warriors
game-13: [6] byu-cougars vs [11] texas-longhorns / nc-state-wolfpack
game-14: [3] gonzaga-bulldogs vs [14] kennesaw-state-owls
game-15: [7] miami-hurricanes vs [10] missouri-tigers
game-16: [2] purdue-boilermakers vs [15] queens-nc-royals
SOUTH:
game-17: [1] florida-gators vs [16] prairie-view-am-panthers / lehigh-mountain-hawks
game-18: [8] clemson-tigers vs [9] iowa-hawkeyes
game-19: [5] vanderbilt-commodores vs [12] mcneese-cowboys
game-20: [4] nebraska-cornhuskers vs [13] troy-trojans
game-21: [6] north-carolina-tar-heels vs [11] vcu-rams
game-22: [3] illinois-fighting-illini vs [14] pennsylvania-quakers
game-23: [7] saint-marys-gaels vs [10] texas-am-aggies
game-24: [2] houston-cougars vs [15] idaho-vandals
MIDWEST:
game-25: [1] michigan-wolverines vs [16] umbc-retrievers / howard-bison
game-26: [8] georgia-bulldogs vs [9] saint-louis-billikens
game-27: [5] texas-tech-red-raiders vs [12] akron-zips
game-28: [4] alabama-crimson-tide vs [13] hofstra-pride
game-29: [6] tennessee-volunteers vs [11] smu-mustangs / miami-oh-redhawks
game-30: [3] virginia-cavaliers vs [14] wright-state-raiders
game-31: [7] kentucky-wildcats vs [10] santa-clara-broncos
game-32: [2] iowa-state-cyclones vs [15] tennessee-state-tigers
## Current Task: Round of 64 (Round 1 of 6)
Pick the winner of each game below. Use the team ID slugs shown above.
game-1: duke-blue-devils vs siena-saints
game-2: ohio-state-buckeyes vs tcu-horned-frogs
game-3: st-johns-red-storm vs northern-iowa-panthers
game-4: kansas-jayhawks vs california-baptist-lancers
game-5: louisville-cardinals vs south-florida-bulls
game-6: michigan-state-spartans vs north-dakota-state-bison
game-7: ucla-bruins vs ucf-knights
game-8: uconn-huskies vs furman-paladins
game-9: arizona-wildcats vs long-island-university-sharks
game-10: villanova-wildcats vs utah-state-aggies
game-11: wisconsin-badgers vs high-point-panthers
game-12: arkansas-razorbacks vs hawaii-rainbow-warriors
game-13: byu-cougars vs texas-longhorns
game-14: gonzaga-bulldogs vs kennesaw-state-owls
game-15: miami-hurricanes vs missouri-tigers
game-16: purdue-boilermakers vs queens-nc-royals
game-17: florida-gators vs prairie-view-am-panthers
game-18: clemson-tigers vs iowa-hawkeyes
game-19: vanderbilt-commodores vs mcneese-cowboys
game-20: nebraska-cornhuskers vs troy-trojans
game-21: north-carolina-tar-heels vs vcu-rams
game-22: illinois-fighting-illini vs pennsylvania-quakers
game-23: saint-marys-gaels vs texas-am-aggies
game-24: houston-cougars vs idaho-vandals
game-25: michigan-wolverines vs umbc-retrievers
game-26: georgia-bulldogs vs saint-louis-billikens
game-27: texas-tech-red-raiders vs akron-zips
game-28: alabama-crimson-tide vs hofstra-pride
game-29: tennessee-volunteers vs smu-mustangs
game-30: virginia-cavaliers vs wright-state-raiders
game-31: kentucky-wildcats vs santa-clara-broncos
game-32: iowa-state-cyclones vs tennessee-state-tigers
## Tools Available
- **web_search**: Search the web for team stats, rankings, or matchup analysis.
- **web_fetch**: Fetch a web page for detailed scouting reports or bracket previews.
- **use_browser**: Browse JS-heavy pages. Slower — use only when web_fetch fails.
- **lookup_team**: Find a team by name to get their slug, seed, and region.
- **calculator**: Evaluate math expressions.
- **submit_round**: Submit your picks for this round. Each pick is {"gameId": "...", "winnerId": "team-slug"}.
## Your Process
1. Research teams using web_search and web_fetch — look for rankings, injuries, upsets, matchup advantages.
2. Pick winners for all 32 games in this round.
3. Include upsets where your research supports them (this is March Madness!).
4. Call submit_round with your picks array.
Do not end with a prose bracket summary. Your final response must be a submit_round tool call.
Today's date: 2026-03-18
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMI'll research key matchups and teams to identify potential upsets and make informed picks. Let me start by gathering current information about team rankings, injuries, and recent performance.
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"snippet": "The selection show is almost here! Here's the latest look at what we're expecting when it starts."
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMTool Call: web_fetch
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"content": "site: media \\| arena: general \\| pageType: stories \\|\nsection: \\| slug: march-madness-2026-bracket-ncaa-tournament-picks-predictions-from-top-college-basketball-model \\| sport: other \\| route: article\\_single.us \\|\n6-keys: media/spln/other/reg/free/stories\n\n[Skip to Main Content](https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/march-madness-2026-bracket-ncaa-tournament-picks-predictions-from-top-college-basketball-model/#page-content)\n\nClose\n\nSign in with your TV provider\n\nIf not listed, please contact your TV provider.\n\n![[object Object] Logo](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/2020/04/22/e9ceb731-8b3f-4c60-98fe-090ab66a2997/screen-shot-2020-04-22-at-11-04-56-am.png)\n\nAll ProvidersXfinity\n\n# March Madness 2026 bracket: NCAA Tournament picks, predictions from top college basketball model\n\n## SportsLine's model has nailed 25 first-round upsets by double-digit seeds and revealed its optimal NCAA Tournament bracket 2026\n\n[](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/daniel-lewis/)\n\nBy\n[Daniel Lewis](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/daniel-lewis/)\n\n2 hrs ago\n•\n3 min read\n\n\nImagn Images\n\nWhile correctly picking 2026 March Madness upsets at the beginning of the 2026 NCAA Tournament is exciting, the weighted format of March Madness bracket scoring makes nailing the later rounds far more important. High accuracy in the Elite Eight and Final Four will almost assuredly put 2026 March Madness bracket picks in a good position. Over the past 23 editions of the Big Dance, 22 champions entered the tournament ranked inside the top 25 in adjusted offensive efficiency and adjusted defensive efficiency on KenPom. Eight teams fit that metric this year, including all of the No. 1 seeds.\n\nDuke, Arizona, Florida and Michigan are all on the top line of their respective regions, with the Blue Devils earning the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA bracket 2026. Should you have the Blue Devils cutting down the nets with your 2026 March Madness picks? Before filling out your NCAA Tournament bracket 2026, be sure to [see the 2026 March Madness bracket picks from the proven computer model at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2026-ncaa-tournament-optimal-bracket-simulation-model-on-epic-run-reveals-picks-predictions/#ttag=03152026_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_ncaa_model_optimalbracketcbb).\n\nTheir proven projection model has simulated every game in the tournament 10,000 times. It has absolutely crushed its March Madness picks recently, beating over 91% of all CBS Sports brackets in four of the past seven tournaments. It was all over UConn's championship run two years ago and nailed 12 teams in the Sweet 16 last year. It also correctly predicted all four Final Four teams in 2025.\n\nIt knows how to spot an upset as well. The same model has produced brackets that have nailed 25 first-round upsets by double-digit seeds since its inception in 2016.\n\nThere's no reason to rely on luck when there's proven technology to help you dominate your 2026 March Madness picks. Now, with the 2026 NCAA bracket revealed, the model is simulating the matchups and its results are in. [You can only see it over at SportsLine](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2026-ncaa-tournament-optimal-bracket-simulation-model-on-epic-run-reveals-picks-predictions/#ttag=03152026_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_ncaa_model_optimalbracketcbb).\n\n### Top 2026 March Madness bracket picks (preview two matchups)\n\nOne of the Midwest Region picks from the model: No. 9 Saint Louis defeats No. 8 Georgia in the first round. Georgia enters the Big Dance having lost its last five NCAA Tournament games dating back to 2002, giving the Bulldogs the third-longest active drought by a power conference"
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMLet me get more specific information about potential upset picks and team analysis.
Tool Call: web_search
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"snippet": "John's will be challenged by Northern Iowa in Round 1, I expect the Johnnies will survive and likely take on Kansas on the weekend (although ..."
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMTool Call: web_search
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"url": "https://athlonsports.com/college-basketball/they-got-hosed-st-johns-red-storm-fans-furious-over-5-seed-ranking-in-ncaa-tournament",
"title": "'They Got Hosed': St. John's Red Storm Fans Furious Over ...",
"snippet": "John's will be the number five seed in the East Region and face the Northern Iowa Panthers on Friday. The Red Storm this season currently ..."
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"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/northern-iowa-panthers-st-johns-red-storm-202603200534/",
"title": "Northern Iowa Panthers @ St. John's Red Storm",
"snippet": "Play Bracket Mayhem · Best Cinderella picks and upset sleepers for March Madness image ... Northern Iowa Panthers · View All · @. Ill. Chicago UIC."
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"url": "https://abc11.com/post/most-probable-first-round-upsets-mens-2026-ncaa-tournament/18724473/",
"title": "Most probable first-round upsets in the men's 2026 NCAA ...",
"snippet": "NORTHERN IOWA-PANTHERS · BYU COUGARS · AKRON ZIPS · VANDERBILT COMMODORES · TEXAS LONGHORNS · MENS COLLEGE-BASKETBALL · ST JOHNS-RED-STORM · VCU ..."
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"url": "https://www.facebook.com/kcci8/posts/northern-iowa-is-dancing-the-panthers-snag-a-no-12-seed-in-the-east-and-will-fac/1377662211068006/",
"title": "Northern Iowa is dancing 🏀 — the Panthers snag a No. 12 ...",
"snippet": "... Northern Iowa Panthers all made the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament. ... St Johns Red Storm in front of 19,812 a sell out crowd."
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"url": "https://abc7.com/post/jay-bilas-predicts-every-game-2026-ncaa-tournament/18720969/",
"title": "Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament",
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMTool Call: web_search
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"query": "\"Utah State Aggies\" \"Villanova Wildcats\" 2026 March Madness 8 vs 9 matchup"
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"url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game/_/gameId/401856528/utah-state-villanova",
"title": "Utah State vs. Villanova (Mar 20, 2026) Live Score",
"snippet": "Live coverage of the Utah State Aggies vs. Villanova Wildcats NCAAM game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats."
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"url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/game?gameId=401856528",
"title": "Utah State vs. Villanova (Mar 20, 2026) Live Score",
"snippet": "Live coverage of the Utah State Aggies vs. Villanova Wildcats NCAAM game on ESPN, including live score, highlights and updated stats."
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"url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/college-basketball/game/utah-state-aggies-vs-villanova-wildcats/bKDs9sw86CSsSqNV/",
"title": "Utah State Aggies vs Villanova Wildcats Box Score",
"snippet": "Get real-time NCAAM coverage and scores as the Utah State Aggies take on the Villanova Wildcats at 4:10pm EDT on March 20, 2026 ... G, #8. 4.7AST. 2.1TO."
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"url": "https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-first-round-utah-state-aggies-vs-villanova-wildcats-mar-20-2026-game-boxscore-264080?tab=boxscore",
"title": "Utah State Aggies vs. Villanova Wildcats - Boxscore",
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"url": "https://www.vuhoops.com/villanova-basketball/33369/ncaa-tournament-analyzing-villanovas-path-to-a-no-8-seed",
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMTool Call: web_search
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"query": "\"McNeese Cowboys\" \"Vanderbilt Commodores\" 2026 March Madness upset pick 12 seed"
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"url": "https://www.si.com/college/vanderbilt/basketball/breaking-down-mcneese-basketball-ahead-of-vanderbilt-s-first-round-matchup",
"title": "Breaking Down McNeese Basketball Ahead of Vanderbilt's First ...",
"snippet": "12 seed and Southland Conference Champions McNeese Cowboys. It is an ... Graham Baakko is a writer for Vanderbilt Commodores On SI, primarily ..."
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"url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7121264/2026/03/16/march-madness-upsets-ncaa-tournament-2026-10-most-likely/",
"title": "The 10 most likely men's NCAA tournament upsets for March ...",
"snippet": "The 10 most likely men's NCAA tournament upsets for March Madness 2026 ; No. 5 Vanderbilt Commodores vs. No. 12 McNeese Cowboys · 41.2 percent ; No ..."
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"url": "https://abc11.com/post/most-probable-first-round-upsets-mens-2026-ncaa-tournament/18724473/",
"title": "Most probable first-round upsets in the men's 2026 NCAA tournament",
"snippet": "MCNEESE COWBOYS · MIAMI OH-REDHAWKS · SOUTH FLORIDA-BULLS · NORTHERN IOWA-PANTHERS · BYU COUGARS · AKRON ZIPS · VANDERBILT COMMODORES · TEXAS ..."
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"url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48219697/joe-lunardi-mens-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-guide-2026",
"title": "Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026 - ESPN",
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"url": "https://www.facebook.com/tennessean/posts/its-the-vanderbilt-commodores-vs-the-mcneese-cowboys-in-the-march-madness-bracke/1340094931487345/",
"title": "It's the Vanderbilt Commodores vs the McNeese Cowboys in the ...",
"snippet": "It's the Vanderbilt Commodores vs the McNeese Cowboys in the March Madness bracket. Here's our prediction for the 2026 NCAA Tournament game."
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMTool Call: web_fetch
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"url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7121264/2026/03/16/march-madness-upsets-ncaa-tournament-2026-10-most-likely/"
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMTool Call: web_search
{
"query": "\"Saint Louis Billikens\" \"Georgia Bulldogs\" 2026 March Madness 8 vs 9 seed upset potential"
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"url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48219697/joe-lunardi-mens-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-guide-2026",
"title": "Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026",
"snippet": "8 Georgia Bulldogs. Why they will advance. In 2022-23, Mike White's ... 9 Saint Louis Billikens. Why they will advance. The Atlantic 10 ..."
},
{
"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/georgia-basketball-learns-ncaa-tournament-223927570.html",
"title": "Georgia basketball learns its NCAA Tournament opponent",
"snippet": "The Georgia Bulldogs have made the NCAA Tournament for a second ... 9 seed Saint Louis Billikens in the first-round of March Madness."
},
{
"url": "https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/buckeyes/football/2026/03/18/ranking-big-ten-march-madness-teams-by-title-chances/89214171007/",
"title": "Ranking Big Ten March Madness teams by title chances",
"snippet": "They open with Howard Bison, then likely see either Georgia Bulldogs or Saint Louis Billikens. Beyond that, a matchup with a banged-up Texas ..."
},
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"url": "https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25407167-mens-ncaa-tournament-2026-chaos-bracket-could-actually-happen",
"title": "Men's NCAA Tournament 2026 Chaos Bracket That Could ...",
"snippet": "... saint louis billikens basketballst bonaventure basketballvirginia ... georgia bulldogs basketballkentucky wildcats basketballlsu ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.si.com/college-basketball/the-best-mens-ncaa-tournament-teams-each-seed-line",
"title": "Picking the Best Men's NCAA Tournament Teams at Each ...",
"snippet": "Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia hasn't won an NCAA tournament game since ... Saint Louis Billikens. Yes, my pick of Saint Louis means we are in ..."
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMLet me search for more information about specific potential upsets and injuries.
Tool Call: web_search
{
"query": "\"TCU Horned Frogs\" \"Ohio State Buckeyes\" 2026 injury report March Madness matchup"
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"results": [
{
"url": "https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/ncaab/matchup/376828",
"title": "TCU @ Ohio State Matchups, Results & Stats",
"snippet": "Get key insights for TCU Horned Frogs vs Ohio State Buckeyes on March 19, 2026, including season records, injuries, and essential stats to ..."
},
{
"url": "https://collegefootballnetwork.com/mens-college-basketball/march-madness-first-round-injury-report/",
"title": "March Madness First Round Injury Report: Key Players to ...",
"snippet": "... TCU Horned Frogs · Texas Tech Red Raiders · UCF Knights · Utah Utes · West ... Ohio State Buckeyes · Oregon Ducks · Penn State Nittany Lions ..."
},
{
"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ncaa-men-basketball-first-round-183942450.html",
"title": "NCAA Men's Basketball First Round Picks & Predictions",
"snippet": "The No. 9-seeded TCU Horned Frogs (22-11) are set to square off against the No. 8-seeded Ohio State Buckeyes (21-12) in the first round of ..."
},
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"url": "http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/five-things-ohio-state-fans-need-to-to-know-about-tcu/ar-AA1YMddQ?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1",
"title": "Five Things Ohio State Fans Need to to Know About TCU",
"snippet": "Feb 14, 2026; Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA; TCU Horned Frogs forward David Punch (15) sets the play during the second half against the Oklahoma ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48219697/joe-lunardi-mens-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-guide-2026",
"title": "Joe Lunardi's ultimate guide to men's March Madness 2026",
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}assistantMessage 12
Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMTool Call: web_search
{
"query": "\"Missouri Tigers\" \"Miami Hurricanes\" 2026 March Madness 7 vs 10 seed upset"
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"results": [
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"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/challenges-miami-presents-mizzou-round-110005452.html",
"title": "The Challenges Miami Presents to Mizzou in Round 1 of ...",
"snippet": "Miami Hurricanes guard Tre Donaldson. Feb 10, 2026; Coral ... Missouri Tigers know their opponent in the first round of March Madness."
},
{
"url": "https://athlonsports.com/college-basketball/missouri-miami-st-louis-ncaa-tournament-bracket-controversy",
"title": "NCAA Tournament Bracket Raises Eyebrows: Missouri ...",
"snippet": "NCAA Tournament Bracket Raises Eyebrows: Missouri Gets Near Home Game As No. 10 Seed ... Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis ..."
},
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"title": "BREAKING: Miami Hurricanes FACE True Road Test As ...",
"snippet": "Miami Hurricanes secure the West region's 7th seed in the NCAA Tournament—can Jai Lucas' squad ... Missouri Tigers fans in St. Louis ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/272405367079109/posts/1709350376717927/",
"title": "Miami Hurricanes face Missouri Tigers in March Madness",
"snippet": "The #7 seed Miami Hurricanes men's basketball are dancing and set to face the #10 seed Missouri Tigers men's basketball in the first round of ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.sling.com/whatson/sports/college-basketball/how-to-watch-miami-missouri-march-madness",
"title": "#7 Miami vs. #10 Missouri Prediction, Odds, & How to ...",
"snippet": "7 seed Miami Hurricanes (25-8) and No. 10 seed Missouri Tigers (20-12) face off in a first-round March Madness® clash that many consider a toss- ..."
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}assistantMessage 13
Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMNow let me look for information about high-value upset picks and specific team strengths/weaknesses.
Tool Call: web_search
{
"query": "\"Santa Clara Broncos\" \"Kentucky Wildcats\" 2026 March Madness 7 vs 10 upset pick"
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"url": "https://www.si.com/college/kentucky/men-s-basketball/three-reasons-the-kentucky-wildcats-will-beat-santa-clara-in-the-ncaa-tournament",
"title": "Three reasons the Kentucky Wildcats will beat Santa Clara ...",
"snippet": "It is finally NCAA Tournament time, and the Kentucky Wildcats are getting ready to take on the Santa Clara Broncos from the WCC."
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"url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/10-vs-7-upset-rankings-saint-marys-least-likely-ncaa-tournament-no-7-seed-to-lose-but-heres-who-could/amp/",
"title": "10 vs. 7 NCAA Tournament predictions:",
"snippet": "The Kentucky Wildcats (21-13) have been up-and-down in coach Mark ... What should also give the Santa Clara Broncos (26-8) confidence ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/kentucky-vs-santa-clara-picks-predictions-odds-for-march-madness/ar-AA1YM06N?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1",
"title": "Kentucky vs Santa Clara picks, predictions, odds for March ...",
"snippet": "Xavier Musketeers guard Malik Messina-Moore (1) drives against Santa Clara Broncos guard ... Predicting how many games the Kentucky Wildcats will ..."
},
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"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kentucky-basketball-round-64-ncaa-115500333.html",
"title": "Kentucky Basketball Round of 64 NCAA Tournament History",
"snippet": "The match is set: the Kentucky Wildcats will face off against the Santa Clara Broncos on Friday at 12:15 pm in a 7 vs 10 matchup, ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.pickswise.com/college-basketball/march-madness/predictions/santa-clara-broncos-vs-kentucky-wildcats-predictions-506491/",
"title": "Santa Clara vs Kentucky Prediction, Odds and Picks",
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMTool Call: web_search
{
"query": "\"VCU Rams\" \"North Carolina Tar Heels\" 2026 March Madness upset history recent form"
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"results": [
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"url": "https://www.wvnews.com/sports/pro/north-carolina-tar-heels-play-the-vcu-rams-in-first-round-of-ncaa-tournament/article_2cbd2adb-93f7-5ed2-a9d4-85800b6d7645.html",
"title": "North Carolina Tar Heels play the VCU Rams in first round ...",
"snippet": "The No. 21 North Carolina Tar Heels play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the VCU Rams · By The Associated Press · Mar 18, 2026 ..."
},
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"url": "http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/unc-march-madness-history-record-titles-final-four-appearances-best-highlights/ar-AA1YJ4a8?apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1",
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"snippet": "The North Carolina Tar Heels are going dancing. They'll be the 6th seed in the South Region and will square off with the 11-seed, VCU Rams, on ..."
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"title": "Why UNC vs. VCU is the one first-round March Madness ...",
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}assistantMessage 15
Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PMBased on my research, I now have sufficient information to make informed picks with strategic upsets. Let me compile my bracket picks considering the key insights:
Key Upsets I'm targeting:
- Northern Iowa over St. John's (12 over 5) - This appears to be heavily favored as a likely upset
- Saint Louis over Georgia (9 over 8) - Computer models favor this, Georgia has lost 5 straight NCAA games
- McNeese over Vanderbilt (12 over 5) - Listed as most likely upset at 41.2% chance
- TCU over Ohio State (9 over 8) - 8/9 games are always close, TCU has momentum
- Missouri over Miami (10 over 7) - Missouri gets essentially home game in St. Louis
- Utah State over Villanova (9 over 8) - Another toss-up 8/9 game
- Santa Clara over Kentucky (10 over 7) - Kentucky has been inconsistent this season
- VCU over North Carolina (11 over 6) - VCU has history of big upsets
Tool Call: submit_round
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"winnerId": "duke-blue-devils"
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"gameId": "game-2",
"winnerId": "tcu-horned-frogs"
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"winnerId": "arkansas-razorbacks"
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"winnerId": "texas-longhorns"
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"winnerId": "gonzaga-bulldogs"
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"gameId": "game-15",
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"gameId": "game-16",
"winnerId": "purdue-boilermakers"
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"gameId": "game-17",
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"winnerId": "iowa-hawkeyes"
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"gameId": "game-22",
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"winnerId": "iowa-state-cyclones"
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}userMessage 16
Mar 18, 2026, 9:11 PM## Round 2 of 6: Round of 32
Your previous picks advanced these teams. Now pick winners for the next round.
### Your Prior Picks
Round of 64: game-1 → duke-blue-devils
Round of 64: game-2 → tcu-horned-frogs
Round of 64: game-3 → northern-iowa-panthers
Round of 64: game-4 → kansas-jayhawks
Round of 64: game-5 → louisville-cardinals
Round of 64: game-6 → michigan-state-spartans
Round of 64: game-7 → ucla-bruins
Round of 64: game-8 → uconn-huskies
Round of 64: game-9 → arizona-wildcats
Round of 64: game-10 → utah-state-aggies
Round of 64: game-11 → wisconsin-badgers
Round of 64: game-12 → arkansas-razorbacks
Round of 64: game-13 → texas-longhorns
Round of 64: game-14 → gonzaga-bulldogs
Round of 64: game-15 → missouri-tigers
Round of 64: game-16 → purdue-boilermakers
Round of 64: game-17 → florida-gators
Round of 64: game-18 → iowa-hawkeyes
Round of 64: game-19 → mcneese-cowboys
Round of 64: game-20 → nebraska-cornhuskers
Round of 64: game-21 → vcu-rams
Round of 64: game-22 → illinois-fighting-illini
Round of 64: game-23 → saint-marys-gaels
Round of 64: game-24 → houston-cougars
Round of 64: game-25 → michigan-wolverines
Round of 64: game-26 → saint-louis-billikens
Round of 64: game-27 → texas-tech-red-raiders
Round of 64: game-28 → alabama-crimson-tide
Round of 64: game-29 → smu-mustangs
Round of 64: game-30 → virginia-cavaliers
Round of 64: game-31 → santa-clara-broncos
Round of 64: game-32 → iowa-state-cyclones
### Current Matchups (derived from your winners)
r32-east-1: duke-blue-devils vs tcu-horned-frogs
r32-east-2: northern-iowa-panthers vs kansas-jayhawks
r32-east-3: louisville-cardinals vs michigan-state-spartans
r32-east-4: ucla-bruins vs uconn-huskies
r32-west-1: arizona-wildcats vs utah-state-aggies
r32-west-2: wisconsin-badgers vs arkansas-razorbacks
r32-west-3: texas-longhorns vs gonzaga-bulldogs
r32-west-4: missouri-tigers vs purdue-boilermakers
r32-south-1: florida-gators vs iowa-hawkeyes
r32-south-2: mcneese-cowboys vs nebraska-cornhuskers
r32-south-3: vcu-rams vs illinois-fighting-illini
r32-south-4: saint-marys-gaels vs houston-cougars
r32-midwest-1: michigan-wolverines vs saint-louis-billikens
r32-midwest-2: texas-tech-red-raiders vs alabama-crimson-tide
r32-midwest-3: smu-mustangs vs virginia-cavaliers
r32-midwest-4: santa-clara-broncos vs iowa-state-cyclones
Pick the winner of each game below. You may use web_search and web_fetch to research matchups before deciding.
Do not ask follow-up questions. Everything you need is in the matchup list above. If you research, use the exact tool names `web_search` and `web_fetch`.
## Tools Available
- **web_search**, **web_fetch**, **use_browser**, **lookup_team**, **calculator**, **submit_round**
Call submit_round with your 16 pick(s) when ready.
Do not end with a prose recap. Your final response must be a submit_round tool call.
assistantMessage 17
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMI'll research these matchups to make informed picks for the Round of 32. Let me start by searching for information about these teams and their recent performance.
Tool Call: web_search
{
"query": "March Madness 2024 bracket predictions Round of 32 Duke TCU Northern Iowa Kansas"
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}Tool Result: web_search
{
"results": [
{
"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-bracket-region-by-region-predictions-cinderellas-expert-picks-odds-schedule-and-more-204524756.html",
"title": "March Madness bracket: Region-by-region predictions, Cinderellas ...",
"snippet": "... Northern Iowa in the second round. Biggest ... Bracket betting guide: March Madness odds, best bets and predictions for NCAA tournament."
},
{
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/387323107017276/posts/965182105898037/",
"title": "Big 12 fan's march madness bracket picks - Facebook",
"snippet": "John's in the second round and Duke in the Sweet 16 is a gauntlet that I unfortunately don't think the Jayhawks can win. #Big12 #MarchMadness."
},
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qW2HpCznU4",
"title": "The East Region Is Going to BREAK Your Bracket - YouTube",
"snippet": "Breaking down the 2026 March Madness East Region bracket with data-backed predictions, upset picks, and trends you NEED to know."
},
{
"url": "https://lawlessrepublic.com/march-madness-bracket-bolster-thoughts-and-picks-for-every-round-of-64-matchup",
"title": "March Madness Bracket Bolster: Thoughts and picks for every ...",
"snippet": "Picking every NCAA Tournament game: Round 1 · 1 Duke vs 16 Sienna · 8 Ohio State vs 9 TCU · 5 St John's vs 12 Northern Iowa · 4 Kansas vs 13 Cal ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2024-02-20/2024-march-madness-mens-bracket-predictions-less-1-month-selection-sunday",
"title": "2024 March Madness men's bracket predictions: Less than 1 month ...",
"snippet": "March Madness men's bracket predictions ; 8, Washington State, Colorado State, TCU, Oklahoma ; 9, FAU, Nebraska, New Mexico, Virginia."
}
]
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}assistantMessage 18
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_search
{
"query": "college basketball 2024 team rankings Duke TCU Kansas Northern Iowa March Madness"
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}Tool Result: web_search
{
"results": [
{
"url": "https://www.thebiglead.com/march-madness-power-rankings-for-the-east-region/",
"title": "March Madness power rankings for the East Region - The Big Lead",
"snippet": "March Madness power rankings for the East Region · 1. Duke · 2. Kansas · 3. Michigan State · 4. St Johns · 5. UConn · 6. Ohio State · 7. TCU · 8. UCF."
},
{
"url": "https://www.si.com/college-basketball/march-madness-rankings-every-mens-ncaa-tournament-team-from-1-to-68-digital-cover",
"title": "Every Men's NCAA Tournament Team From 1 to 68 - Sports Illustrated",
"snippet": "Duke. NCAA seed: 1. The top overall seed persevered through significant injuries in the ACC tournament, showcasing its resilience and ..."
},
{
"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-ranking-every-ncaa-tournament-team-from-1-to-68-130623230.html",
"title": "March Madness: Ranking every NCAA tournament team, from 1 to 68",
"snippet": "24. Saint Mary's (27-5) | South 7 vs. Texas A&M · 25. UCLA (23-11) | East 7 vs. UCF · 26. Ohio State (21-12) | East 8 vs. TCU · 27. Kentucky (21-13) ..."
},
{
"url": "https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10112150-mens-ncaa-tournament-2024-power-ranking-all-68-teams",
"title": "Men's NCAA Tournament 2024: Power Ranking All 68 Teams",
"snippet": "Based on a combination of player talent, current roster health, marquee wins, biggest weaknesses and a healthy dose of gut feeling/eye test, we have ranked all ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2024-ncaa-tournament-bracket-ranking-every-team-playing-in-march-madness-from-no-1-to-68/",
"title": "2024 NCAA Tournament bracket: Ranking every team playing in ...",
"snippet": "From best to worst, Matt Norlander lays out the need-to-knows about all 68 teams in this year's men's NCAA Tournament."
}
]
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}assistantMessage 19
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_search
{
"query": "Arizona Utah State Wisconsin Arkansas Texas Gonzaga March Madness 2024 predictions"
}Provider Metadata
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}
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}Tool Result: web_search
{
"results": [
{
"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/breaking-news/article/march-madness-bracket-west-region-predictions-cinderella-expert-picks-schedule-odds-betting-lines-and-more-144511208.html",
"title": "March Madness bracket: West region predictions, Cinderella, expert ...",
"snippet": "Arizona is the No. 3 favorite overall behind ... Bracket betting guide: March Madness odds, best bets and predictions for NCAA tournament."
},
{
"url": "https://lindyssports.com/college-basketball/espn-analyst-predicts-ncaa-tournament-west-region",
"title": "ESPN Analyst Predicts NCAA Tournament West Region",
"snippet": "... March Madness. View post: ESPN Analyst Predicts NCAA Tournament East Region. College Basketball. ESPN Analyst Predicts NCAA Tournament East ..."
},
{
"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/breaking-news/article/march-madness-west-region-predictions-cinderella-expert-picks-schedule-odds-betting-lines-and-more-144511318.html",
"title": "March Madness: West region predictions, Cinderella, expert picks ...",
"snippet": "Utah State is well rounded with an efficient ... Bracket betting guide: March Madness odds, best bets and predictions for NCAA tournament."
},
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubUn3NPg1W0",
"title": "The West Region - NCAA Tournament Full Bracket Breakdown!",
"snippet": "If arizona is going out early its because wisconsin does the ... Building the PERFECT March Madness Bracket Using Stats (2026 Predictions)."
},
{
"url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48219737/2026-men-ncaa-tournament-jay-bilas-predictions-bracket",
"title": "Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament - ESPN",
"snippet": "Men's March Madness Giant Killers: Most probable first-round NCAA tournament upsets ... Utah State is a tough out, but Arizona advances."
}
]
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}assistantMessage 20
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_search
{
"query": "Houston Saint Marys Illinois VCU Florida Iowa March Madness 2024 bracket picks"
}Provider Metadata
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}Tool Result: web_search
{
"results": [
{
"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-bracket-south-region-predictions-cinderella-expert-picks-schedule-odds-betting-lines-and-more-144500974.html",
"title": "March Madness bracket: South region predictions, ...",
"snippet": "March Madness bracket: South region predictions, Cinderella, expert picks, schedule, odds, betting lines and more - Yahoo Sports."
},
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kpypq6GJrE",
"title": "The South Region - NCAA Tournament Full Bracket ...",
"snippet": "The Sleepers break down the south region of the NCAA tournament bracket! Watch today's full episode of the Sleepers Podcast here: ..."
},
{
"url": "https://lawlessrepublic.com/march-madness-bracket-bolster-thoughts-and-picks-for-every-round-of-64-matchup",
"title": "March Madness Bracket Bolster: Thoughts and picks for ...",
"snippet": "March Madness Bracket Bolster: Thoughts and picks for every Round of 64 matchup."
},
{
"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/march-madness-bracket-south-region-002132909.html",
"title": "March Madness bracket South Region predictions",
"snippet": "March Madness bracket: South region predictions, Cinderella, expert picks, schedule, odds, betting lines and more. Florida and Houston played ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT6nt0YD25Y",
"title": "March Madness South Region Bracket Preview, Picks",
"snippet": "Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander make their game-by-game picks and predictions for the South Region in the 2026 NCAA Tournament."
}
]
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}assistantMessage 21
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_search
{
"query": "Alabama Texas Tech Michigan SMU Virginia Iowa State March Madness 2024 midwest region"
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}Tool Result: web_search
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"results": [
{
"url": "https://www.wzzm13.com/article/associatedpress/associatedpress/michigan-gets-no-1-seed-in-midwest-where-iowa-state-virginia-and-alabama-are-in-march-madness-mix/616-fcff89eb-c95f-4de6-be00-fc3dd43cbce9",
"title": "Michigan gets No. 1 seed in Midwest, where Iowa State, Virginia and ...",
"snippet": "Michigan gets No. 1 seed in Midwest, where Iowa State, Virginia and Alabama are in March Madness mix · Miami made it! · This game is on point."
},
{
"url": "https://www.si.com/college/alabama/basketball/alabama-basketball-history-vs-2026-ncaa-tournament-midwest-region",
"title": "Alabama Basketball's History vs. 2026 NCAA Tournament Midwest ...",
"snippet": "2026 NCAA Tournament Midwest Region. Do the Crimson Tide's past matchups against its potential March Madness opponents swing in Alabama's favor?"
},
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZfotY_ahG4",
"title": "The Midwest Region - NCAA Tournament Full Bracket Breakdown!",
"snippet": "LIVE: MARCH MADNESS BRACKET REACTION / Iowa Hawkeyes MBB & WBB - Selection Sunday / NCAA TOURNAMENT. From the Hawkeye of the Storm. New. 10K ..."
},
{
"url": "https://thelistwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/2026/03/16/march-madness-bracket-ncaa-tournament-midwest-region-teams/89187971007/",
"title": "March Madness bracket: Midwest Region in NCAA Men's Tournament",
"snippet": "March Madness bracket: Midwest Region in NCAA Men's Tournament · 1 seed: Michigan. Record: 31-3 · 2 seed: Iowa State. Record: 27-7 · 3 seed: ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live/bracket",
"title": "NCAA bracket for March Madness",
"snippet": "The live NCAA bracket for March Madness, which includes links to watch every game live, tournament scoring, Bracket Challenge game, statistics and seeds."
}
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}assistantMessage 22
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMNow let me get more specific information about key matchups and team strengths:
Tool Call: web_search
{
"query": "\"Duke Blue Devils\" vs \"TCU Horned Frogs\" basketball 2024 head to head comparison"
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"results": [
{
"url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47940627/jay-bilas-index-mens-college-basketball-rankings-top-teams-2025-26",
"title": "The Bilas Index: The best 68 men's basketball teams in ...",
"snippet": "Duke Blue Devils. The Blue Devils have lost two games this season ... TCU Horned Frogs. TCU had a rough start to conference play ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5349784/2024/03/21/2024-mens-ncaa-tournament-stats-betting-trends-facts-all-68-teams/",
"title": "2024 NCAA Tournament key stats, betting trends and facts ...",
"snippet": "13 Vermont. Duke Blue Devils (24-8, 15-5 ACC). The Blue Devils ... TCU Horned Frogs (21-12, 9-9 Big 12). This is the first time TCU has ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.frogsowar.com/2024/3/4/24089997/march-to-madness-2024-ncaa-tournament-bracketology-march-4",
"title": "March to Madness: 2024 NCAA Tournament Bracketology, March 4",
"snippet": "Duke Blue Devils - Mon. Mar. 4, 6:00 PM, ESPN ... TCU Horned Frogs at West Virginia Mountaineers - Wed. ... More in TCU Basketball · Game Thread: Big 12 Men's ..."
},
{
"url": "https://247sports.com/longformarticle/college-basketball-rankings-top-68-teams-in-net-ratings-as-2024-ncaa-tournament-approaches-228233889/",
"title": "College basketball rankings: Top 68 teams in NET ratings ...",
"snippet": "Duke Blue Devils. (Photo: Rob Kinnan, USA TODAY Sports). Overall ... TCU Horned Frogs (20-10 overall; 2-10 vs. Quad 1). 39. Mississippi ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.easternprogress.com/the-most-popular-2026-ncaa-tournament-players-according-to-prizepicks-data/article_1963192a-4beb-5d3d-8789-5e9fb6f2c64f.html",
"title": "The most popular 2026 NCAA tournament players ...",
"snippet": "Cameron Boozer #12 of the Duke Blue Devils posts up against Henri ... Tcu Horned Frogs Football. ×. Post a comment as anonymous. Emoticons."
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}assistantMessage 23
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_search
{
"query": "March Madness 2024 upset predictions Cinderella teams McNeese Cowboys Nebraska"
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}Tool Result: web_search
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"results": [
{
"url": "https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10113455-ncaa-upset-predictions-2024-cinderella-picks-for-mens-march-madness-bracket",
"title": "NCAA Upset Predictions 2024: Cinderella Picks for Men's March ...",
"snippet": "NCAA Upset Predictions 2024: Cinderella Picks for Men's March Madness Bracket ... Five of South Carolina's seven losses were to NCAA tournament ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-2024-bracket-predictions-picks-upset-odds/a1cb746ae2c5e47fd5c69904",
"title": "March Madness bracket predictions: Expert picks, upsets, winners ...",
"snippet": "March Madness bracket predictions: Expert picks, upsets, winners, odds and more for 2024 NCAA Tournament · Printable bracket · Updated betting ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ncaa-tournament-2024-top-bracket-busters-march-madness-cinderella-picks-by-proven-college-basketball-model/",
"title": "NCAA Tournament 2024: Top bracket busters, March Madness ...",
"snippet": "Will No. 12 McNeese be the March Madness Cinderella story coming out of the 2024 NCAA Tournament? The Cowboys topped the Southland ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/2026/03/16/march-madness-upset-predictions-ncaa-mens-bracket/89186933007/",
"title": "March Madness upset predictions: 8 NCAA bracket-buster picks",
"snippet": "March Madness upset predictions, bracket-buster picks for 2026 NCAA men's bracket ... picks for the best upsets and Cinderella cases. Need ..."
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"url": "https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/march-madness-upset-alerts-predicting-first-round-shockers-in-this-year-s-tourney/ar-AA1YLMQb?cvid=69b93da307694aeb8cbcc7ad7be9abc2&ocid=winp-st,winp-st&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1",
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}assistantMessage 24
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMBased on my research, let me make my Round of 32 picks considering team strength, seeding, and potential upset opportunities:
Tool Call: submit_round
{
"picks": [
{
"gameId": "r32-east-1",
"winnerId": "duke-blue-devils"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-east-2",
"winnerId": "kansas-jayhawks"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-east-3",
"winnerId": "michigan-state-spartans"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-east-4",
"winnerId": "uconn-huskies"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-west-1",
"winnerId": "arizona-wildcats"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-west-2",
"winnerId": "wisconsin-badgers"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-west-3",
"winnerId": "gonzaga-bulldogs"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-west-4",
"winnerId": "purdue-boilermakers"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-south-1",
"winnerId": "iowa-hawkeyes"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-south-2",
"winnerId": "nebraska-cornhuskers"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-south-3",
"winnerId": "illinois-fighting-illini"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-south-4",
"winnerId": "houston-cougars"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-midwest-1",
"winnerId": "michigan-wolverines"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-midwest-2",
"winnerId": "alabama-crimson-tide"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-midwest-3",
"winnerId": "virginia-cavaliers"
},
{
"gameId": "r32-midwest-4",
"winnerId": "iowa-state-cyclones"
}
]
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}userMessage 25
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PM## Round 3 of 6: Sweet 16
Your previous picks advanced these teams. Now pick winners for the next round.
### Your Prior Picks
Round of 64: game-1 → duke-blue-devils
Round of 64: game-2 → tcu-horned-frogs
Round of 64: game-3 → northern-iowa-panthers
Round of 64: game-4 → kansas-jayhawks
Round of 64: game-5 → louisville-cardinals
Round of 64: game-6 → michigan-state-spartans
Round of 64: game-7 → ucla-bruins
Round of 64: game-8 → uconn-huskies
Round of 64: game-9 → arizona-wildcats
Round of 64: game-10 → utah-state-aggies
Round of 64: game-11 → wisconsin-badgers
Round of 64: game-12 → arkansas-razorbacks
Round of 64: game-13 → texas-longhorns
Round of 64: game-14 → gonzaga-bulldogs
Round of 64: game-15 → missouri-tigers
Round of 64: game-16 → purdue-boilermakers
Round of 64: game-17 → florida-gators
Round of 64: game-18 → iowa-hawkeyes
Round of 64: game-19 → mcneese-cowboys
Round of 64: game-20 → nebraska-cornhuskers
Round of 64: game-21 → vcu-rams
Round of 64: game-22 → illinois-fighting-illini
Round of 64: game-23 → saint-marys-gaels
Round of 64: game-24 → houston-cougars
Round of 64: game-25 → michigan-wolverines
Round of 64: game-26 → saint-louis-billikens
Round of 64: game-27 → texas-tech-red-raiders
Round of 64: game-28 → alabama-crimson-tide
Round of 64: game-29 → smu-mustangs
Round of 64: game-30 → virginia-cavaliers
Round of 64: game-31 → santa-clara-broncos
Round of 64: game-32 → iowa-state-cyclones
Round of 32: r32-east-1 → duke-blue-devils
Round of 32: r32-east-2 → kansas-jayhawks
Round of 32: r32-east-3 → michigan-state-spartans
Round of 32: r32-east-4 → uconn-huskies
Round of 32: r32-west-1 → arizona-wildcats
Round of 32: r32-west-2 → wisconsin-badgers
Round of 32: r32-west-3 → gonzaga-bulldogs
Round of 32: r32-west-4 → purdue-boilermakers
Round of 32: r32-south-1 → iowa-hawkeyes
Round of 32: r32-south-2 → nebraska-cornhuskers
Round of 32: r32-south-3 → illinois-fighting-illini
Round of 32: r32-south-4 → houston-cougars
Round of 32: r32-midwest-1 → michigan-wolverines
Round of 32: r32-midwest-2 → alabama-crimson-tide
Round of 32: r32-midwest-3 → virginia-cavaliers
Round of 32: r32-midwest-4 → iowa-state-cyclones
### Current Matchups (derived from your winners)
s16-east-1: duke-blue-devils vs kansas-jayhawks
s16-east-2: michigan-state-spartans vs uconn-huskies
s16-west-1: arizona-wildcats vs wisconsin-badgers
s16-west-2: gonzaga-bulldogs vs purdue-boilermakers
s16-south-1: iowa-hawkeyes vs nebraska-cornhuskers
s16-south-2: illinois-fighting-illini vs houston-cougars
s16-midwest-1: michigan-wolverines vs alabama-crimson-tide
s16-midwest-2: virginia-cavaliers vs iowa-state-cyclones
Pick the winner of each game below. You may use web_search and web_fetch to research matchups before deciding.
Do not ask follow-up questions. Everything you need is in the matchup list above. If you research, use the exact tool names `web_search` and `web_fetch`.
## Tools Available
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assistantMessage 26
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMI'll research each matchup to make informed picks for the Sweet 16. Let me start by analyzing the key matchups.
Tool Call: web_search
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"query": "Duke vs Kansas basketball 2024 Sweet 16 prediction analysis"
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"url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/duke-vs-kansas-odds-prediction-2024-college-basketball-picks-november-26-best-bets-by-proven-model/",
"title": "Duke vs. Kansas odds, prediction: 2024 college basketball ...",
"snippet": "After opening at -2.5, Duke is now a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Duke vs. Kansas odds, while the over/under in 149 points, per SportsLine consensus."
},
{
"url": "https://www.si.com/college/tcu/basketball/tcu-sweet-16-ohio-state-duke",
"title": "TCU's Road to the Sweet 16 Features Several Tough Tests",
"snippet": "The TCU Horned Frogs are going to have to maneuver around some potholes if they want to make the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history."
},
{
"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/march-madness-prediction-win-ncaa-191231177.html",
"title": "Who will win the NCAA men's basketball tournament? Hint: ...",
"snippet": "The NCAA March Madness bracket for 2026 is one where the smart money is on picking the top seeds to get to Indy and win it all."
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"url": "https://www.fayobserver.com/story/sports/college/acc/2024/11/25/duke-basketball-kansas-score-prediction-scouting-report/76335011007/",
"title": "Duke basketball vs Kansas: Score prediction, scouting report",
"snippet": "Duke vs Kansas score prediction Duke 73, Kansas 70: It's tough to bet against the top-ranked Jayhawks, who have the most experienced roster in ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/387323107017276/posts/965093755906872/",
"title": "DP and KU could face Duke in the Sweet 16!",
"snippet": "And we're down to the Final Four and setting our lines with both Duke and Kansas giving 4 1/2 points on Saturday. No photo description available ..."
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}assistantMessage 27
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_search
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"query": "Michigan State vs UConn basketball 2024 matchup analysis Sweet 16"
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"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAaGH5fgeEE",
"title": "These are the MAJOR TAKEAWAYS from the Sweet 16 ... - YouTube",
"snippet": "North Carolina is the first 2024 Final Four matchup while UConn vs. ... PREVIEW: A HUGE Big Ten battle between Michigan State and Purdue at ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.cbssports.com/general/news/ncaa-tournament-2026-bracket-simulation-predicts-surprising-upsets-prime-sleepers-march-madness-picks/",
"title": "NCAA Tournament 2026 bracket: Simulation predicts surprising ...",
"snippet": "Michigan has made at least the Sweet 16 in its last six tournament appearances, but just making it to the second weekend would be a ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb/video/7570184358389140767",
"title": "UConn's Dominating 110-47 Win Over Michigan State - TikTok",
"snippet": "UConn's Dominating 110-47 Win Over Michigan State. Witness UConn's incredible 110-47 victory in college basketball! Catch highlights and updates ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.forbes.com/sites/jayginsbach/2024/03/24/march-madness-sweet-sixteen-matchups-betting-lines-picks-and-updated-2024-mens-ncaa-tournament-odds/",
"title": "March Madness Sweet 16 Matchups, Betting Lines, Picks ... - Forbes",
"snippet": "March Madness Sweet 16 Matchups, Betting Lines, Picks And Updated 2024 Men's NCAA Tournament Odds ... NCAA Tournament game analysis, predictions ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXgfqCjgpwk",
"title": "Michigan State advances to 16th Sweet 16 under Tom Izzo - YouTube",
"snippet": "Matt Norlander and Tim Doyle join CBS Sports HQ to recap New Mexico-Michigan State. (0:00:00) Full Game Highlights (0:03:58) Michigan State ..."
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}assistantMessage 28
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_search
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"query": "Arizona vs Wisconsin basketball 2024 Sweet 16 prediction"
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"url": "https://www.buckys5thquarter.com/wisconsin-badgers-mens-basketball/89245/wisconsin-badgers-basketball-news-best-case-worst-case-most-likely-scenarios-march-madness",
"title": "Wisconsin Basketball: Best, Worst, Most Likely Scenarios in ...",
"snippet": "No, this isn't likely, especially with elite heavyweight Arizona waiting for the Badgers should each advance to the Sweet Sixteen. But ..."
},
{
"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/predicting-wisconsins-full-ncaa-tournament-203310115.html",
"title": "Predicting Wisconsin's Full NCAA Tournament Path",
"snippet": "Prediction: Wisconsin 91, Arkansas 90. Sweet 16: Wisconsin vs. Arizona. Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.azdesertswarm.com/basketball/77267/arizona-wildcats-ncaa-tournament-final-four-projection-analysis-west-region-2026-tommy-lloyd",
"title": "NCAA Tournament: How No. 1 seed Arizona can get to the ...",
"snippet": "No. 4 Arkansas (26-8) and No. 5 Wisconsin (24-10) are the most likely opponents in the Sweet 16, unless either No ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1861237787581993/posts/2639640749741689/",
"title": "Favorites to win this year's national title... make the Final ...",
"snippet": "Sweet 16 (1)Ohio St Vs. (5)West Virginia (1) ... Final Four predictions: Arizona, Duke, Kentucky, Wisconsin National champion prediction ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.actionnetwork.com/ncaab/arizona-wildcats-vs-wisconsin-badgers-predictions-picks-odds-college-basketball-friday-november-15",
"title": "Arizona vs Wisconsin Predictions, Odds: 2024 NCAAB Best ...",
"snippet": "The Wildcats are favored by 3.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -180. The total is also set at 152.5 points. Here's my Arizona vs."
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}assistantMessage 29
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_search
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"query": "Gonzaga vs Purdue basketball 2024 Sweet 16 matchup analysis"
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"url": "https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2024/mar/28/gonzaga-trying-to-make-history-against-no-1-seed-p/",
"title": "Gonzaga trying to make history against No. 1 seed Purdue in the ...",
"snippet": "Fifth-seeded Gonzaga (27-7) and No. 1 Purdue (31-4) in Friday's Sweet 16 at Little Caesars Arena, a chance to make history and extend a season that few thought ..."
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"url": "https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/2024/03/29/purdue-basketball-vs-gonzaga-updates-in-sweet-16-of-march-madness/73151181007/",
"title": "Purdue basketball beats Gonzaga in Sweet 16 of March Madness",
"snippet": "Final: Purdue advances to Elite 8 with win over Gonzaga. Zach Edey finished with 27 points and 14 rebounds. Braden Smith had 14 points and 15 ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/gonzaga-bulldogs/gonzaga-men-throwing-changeup-against-edey-purdue-with-bigger-lineup-in-sweet-16/",
"title": "Gonzaga men throwing changeup against Edey, Purdue with bigger ...",
"snippet": "Gonzaga's conceded the rebounding battle on seven occasions this season, including four times with the bigger lineup, but after compiling a 12-5 ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.hammerandrails.com/2024/3/24/24111114/purdue-vs-gonzaga-sweet-sixteen-tip-time-set",
"title": "Purdue vs. Gonzaga Sweet Sixteen Tip Time Set | Hammer and Rails",
"snippet": "These two teams met in Hawaii where Purdue came out the victor by a 10 point margin. Both teams have improved since then, and no Sweet 16 game ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqiE5ljGseo",
"title": "Purdue vs. Gonzaga: 2024 NCAA men's Sweet 16 | FULL REPLAY",
"snippet": "Zach Edey continued his steamroll through the 2024 NCAA tournament with 27 points and 14 rebounds in Purdue's 80-68 Sweet 16 win over ..."
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}assistantMessage 30
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_search
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"query": "Iowa vs Nebraska basketball 2024 Sweet 16 prediction analysis"
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"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iowa-vs-nebraska-prediction-picks-172100966.html",
"title": "Iowa vs Nebraska Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's College ...",
"snippet": "Our Iowa vs. Nebraska predictions expect Sam Hoiberg to eclipse his assist total."
},
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"url": "https://www.cornnation.com/basketball/93500/iowa-vs-nebraska-basketball-team-preview-and-live-discussion-senior-day",
"title": "Iowa vs Nebraska Men's Basketball: Team Preview and Live ...",
"snippet": "The Iowa Hawkeyes are 2-5 over the past seven games. Unfortunately, one of those two wins was against Nebraska when they played in Iowa City ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1a4fS1vSkDg",
"title": "Nebraska vs. Iowa Game Preview And Predictions! - YouTube",
"snippet": "The Sleepers preview the Nebraska vs. Iowa game! This video is brought to you by Tinker Coffee, the Midwest's best brew!"
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"url": "https://www.prizepicks.com/playbook-article/iowa-nebraska-prediction-spread-cbb-picks-march-8",
"title": "Iowa vs. Nebraska Prediction, Spread, College Basketball Picks",
"snippet": "Iowa G Bennett Stirtz vs. Nebraska Projection: 28.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts. 32 points, 7 assists for Bennett Stirtz last night in a road win over ..."
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"url": "https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/basketball-men/2026/03/07/iowa-nebraska-basketball-prediction-hawkeyes/89020790007/",
"title": "Iowa basketball vs Nebraska preview, prediction for Hawkeyes",
"snippet": "Iowa established a defensive blueprint for how to defeat Nebraska in the signature win at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 17. The Cornhuskers shot ..."
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}assistantMessage 31
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_search
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"query": "Illinois vs Houston basketball 2024 Sweet 16 matchup prediction"
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"url": "https://www.thechampaignroom.com/illinois-fighting-illini-basketball-news/52627/breaking-down-illinois-path-to-ncaa-tournament-final-four-fighting-illini-ncaa-big-ten-houston-florida",
"title": "Breaking down Illinois' path to NCAA Tournament Final Four",
"snippet": "My pick to win the South Regional is Houston. Illinois certainly has a chance to beat Houston, but I lean toward the Cougars advancing. Houston ..."
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"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/far-illinois-projecting-ncaa-tournament-114530892.html",
"title": "How Far Can Illinois Go? Projecting the NCAA Tournament South ...",
"snippet": "The Illini are the No. 3 seed in the South Region at the NCAA Tournament. Here is our game-by-game prediction for the region."
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"url": "https://www.facebook.com/100093705583317/posts/illini-have-6th-best-odds-in-america-to-reach-the-sweet-16-and-win-the-national-/828945406905638/",
"title": "#Illini have 6th best odds in America to reach the Sweet 16 and win ...",
"snippet": "Illini have 6th best odds in America to reach the Sweet 16 and win the national title, per Bart Torvik. But 7th best odds to reach the Final ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48219737/2026-men-ncaa-tournament-jay-bilas-predictions-bracket",
"title": "Jay Bilas predicts every game of the 2026 NCAA tournament - ESPN",
"snippet": "The Gaels can win, especially if the Cougars shoot poorly, but I favor Houston. Winner: Houston. Sweet 16. No. 1 Florida vs. No. 5 Vanderbilt."
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"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT6nt0YD25Y",
"title": "March Madness South Region Bracket Preview, Picks - YouTube",
"snippet": "... basketball BETTING • For ... March Madness South Region Bracket Preview, Picks: Florida, Houston, Illinois | 2026 NCAA Tournament."
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}assistantMessage 32
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_search
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"query": "Michigan vs Alabama basketball 2024 Sweet 16 prediction analysis"
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"url": "https://www.si.com/college/michigan/basketball/predicting-michigan-wolverines-ncaa-tournament-path",
"title": "Predicting Michigan's Full NCAA Tournament Path: How Each Game ...",
"snippet": "Sweet 16. Alabama is the No. 4 seed, and we expect the Tide to get past Hofstra and Texas Tech. Alabama averages a staggering 91.7 points per ..."
},
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"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/al-com-midwest-regional-preview-140046221.html",
"title": "AL.com Midwest Regional Preview: Will Alabama basketball follow ...",
"snippet": "It's 2024 all over again. Alabama pulls off the upset vs. top-seed Michigan in the Sweet 16 and in the Regional Final vs. Iowa State, the ..."
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"url": "https://www.facebook.com/flintjournal/posts/if-seeds-hold-alabama-and-michigan-would-play-in-the-sweet-16/1556912136444989/",
"title": "If seeds hold, Alabama and Michigan would play in the Sweet 16.",
"snippet": "Despite this season's chaos, if Alabama wins against 5-5 Oklahoma and 4-6 Auburn, they are guaranteed a spot in the upcoming SEC Championship ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/sec/2026/03/15/march-madness-first-round-predictions-picks/89138120007/",
"title": "March Madness predictions: First-round picks for men's NCAA bracket",
"snippet": "Men's March Madness Sweet 16 predictions · No. 1 Michigan over TBA · No. 9 Saint Louis over No. 8 Georgia · No. 5 Texas Tech over No. 12 Akron · No."
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"url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48217204/march-madness-bracket-predictions-picks-ncaa-tournament-final-four-2026",
"title": "Instant men's March Madness bracket: Predicting every game - ESPN",
"snippet": "John's in the Sweet 16, and a terrific individual matchup between Cameron Boozer and Zuby Ejiofor. ... (1) Michigan 92, (4) Alabama 87 (2) ..."
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}assistantMessage 33
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_search
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"query": "Virginia vs Iowa State basketball 2024 Sweet 16 prediction analysis"
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"url": "https://www.si.com/college/virginia/basketball/jay-bilas-predicts-a-surprising-early-exit-from-the-ncaa-tournament-for-virginia-01kkype9qrzw",
"title": "Jay Bilas Predicts a Surprising Early Exit From The NCAA ...",
"snippet": "Virginia is not considered one of the favorites to come out of the Midwest Region, with most experts picking Michigan or Iowa State to win the ..."
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"url": "https://www.facebook.com/wcfcourier/posts/here-is-where-experts-are-projecting-iowa-state-to-be-seeded-in-the-ncaa-tournam/1416500613825347/",
"title": "Here is where experts are projecting Iowa State to be seeded in the ...",
"snippet": "Updated seeding from Bracket Matrix: UNC is pretty far ahead for the last #1 seed. Tennessee, Iowa State, Marquette and Arizona are all pretty ..."
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"url": "https://www.youtube.com/shorts/62wQMvFq7Jw",
"title": "Iowa State is a Nightmare Matchup for Virginia. Cyclones ... - YouTube",
"snippet": "Iowa State can rely on 3s if Virginia clogs the paint. That's why they're a terrible matchup in the Sweet 16 for Virginia ... Clemson vs."
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"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/march-madness-2026-region-by-region-predictions-cinderellas-expert-picks-odds-schedule-and-more-204524913.html",
"title": "March Madness 2026: Region-by-region predictions, Cinderellas ...",
"snippet": "Midwest region. Favorites. Michigan (+350 to win the national title at BetMGM). Iowa State (16-1). Virginia (80-1) ... 2 Iowa State vs. No. 15 ..."
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"title": "CyHawk Talk: NCAA Tournament X-factors, expectations for Iowa ...",
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}assistantMessage 34
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMNow let me get more specific information about some key matchups and recent performance data:
Tool Call: web_search
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"query": "Duke Blue Devils vs Kansas Jayhawks head to head 2024 season comparison stats"
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"title": "Duke Blue Devils vs Kansas Jayhawks Basketball Head ... - AiScore",
"snippet": "Among them, Duke Blue Devils won 1 games (PPG 72.0, OPP PPG 74.4), Kansas Jayhawks won 4 (PPG 74.4, OPP PPG 72.0). Duke Blue Devils vs Kansas Jayhawks Past H2H ..."
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"url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/gametracker/preview/NCAAB_20241126_DUKE@KANSAS/",
"title": "Duke Blue Devils vs. Kansas Jayhawks Live Score and Stats",
"snippet": "11 Duke Blue Devils 75-72 in the Vegas Showdown on Tuesday night."
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"url": "https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/kansas/427",
"title": "Duke University Men's Basketball History vs University of Kansas",
"snippet": "... Blue Devil Tower Premium Seating · Devils Deck Access · Game Day Hospitality. Game Day. Quick Links; Facilities Information · Game Day Parking Guide ..."
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"url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/matchup?gameId=401706886",
"title": "Kansas 75-72 Duke (Nov 26, 2024) Game Stats - ESPN",
"snippet": "Complete team stats and game leaders for the Kansas Jayhawks vs. Duke Blue Devils NCAAM game from November 26, 2024 on ESPN."
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"title": "Kansas Jayhawks - Duke Blue Devils | Statistics | StatsHub - Soccer",
"snippet": "Nov 26, 2024 (KU - DUKE). Change H2H. 26. November,Nov,2024. shadow. highlight ... Duke Blue Devils. Pin match. Limited coverage. Ended. 75. 75. : 72. 72. 40. / ..."
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMTool Call: web_fetch
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"content": "\n\nSkip to main contentSkip to navigation\n\nhidden\n\n# Duke Blue Devils vs Kansas Jayhawks\n\nTerry's Chocolate Vegas Showdown\n\n[](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2305/kansas-jayhawks)\n\n1\n\n[Kansas JayhawksKansasKU](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2305/kansas-jayhawks)\n\n6-0\n\n75\n\n6-0\n\nFinal\n\n| | 1 | 2 | T |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| [Kansas](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2305/kansas-jayhawks)<br>KU | 41 | 34 | 75 |\n| [Duke](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/150/duke-blue-devils)<br>DUKE | 39 | 33 | 72 |\n\n[](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/150/duke-blue-devils)\n\n11\n\n[Duke Blue DevilsDukeDUKE](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/150/duke-blue-devils)\n\n4-2\n\n72\n\n4-2\n\n## Game Leaders\n\n[KU](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2305/kansas-jayhawks) [DUKE](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/150/duke-blue-devils)\n\n[\\\\\n\\\\\n14\\\\\n\\\\\nD. Harris Jr.#3\\\\\n\\\\\n6/10 FG, 1/1 FT\\\\\n\\\\\n14](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4431983/dajuan-harris-jr) [\\\\\n\\\\\n15\\\\\n\\\\\nT. Proctor#5\\\\\n\\\\\n5/7 FG, 0/0 FT\\\\\n\\\\\n15](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5023693/tyrese-proctor)[\\\\\n\\\\\n8\\\\\n\\\\\nF. Bidunga#40\\\\\n\\\\\n6 DREB, 2 OREB\\\\\n\\\\\n8](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5044426/flory-bidunga) [\\\\\n\\\\\n6\\\\\n\\\\\nT. Proctor#5\\\\\n\\\\\n5 DREB, 1 OREB\\\\\n\\\\\n6](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5023693/tyrese-proctor)[\\\\\n\\\\\n9\\\\\n\\\\\nD. Harris Jr.#3\\\\\n\\\\\n2 TO, 36 MIN\\\\\n\\\\\n9](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4431983/dajuan-harris-jr) [\\\\\n\\\\\n8\\\\\n\\\\\nK. Knueppel#7\\\\\n\\\\\n3 TO, 37 MIN\\\\\n\\\\\n8](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/5061575/kon-knueppel)\n\n## Team Stats\n\n[\\\\\nKU](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2305/kansas-jayhawks) [\\\\\nDUKE](https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/150/duke-blue-devils)\n\n49% (28-57)\n\nField Goal %\n\n50% (24-48)\n\n47% (8-17)\n\nThree Point %\n\n42% (11-26)\n\n92% (11-12)\n\nFree Throw %\n\n72% (13-18)\n\n16\n\nTurnovers\n\n16\n\n31\n\nRebounds\n\n25\n\n13\n\nLargest Lead\n\n2\n\n## Game Information\n\n#### 9:00 PM, November 26, 2024\n\n#### T-Mobile Arena\n\nLas Vegas, NV\n\n#### Attendance: 14,757\n\n#### Where to Watch\n\nESPN\n\n#### Officiating Crew\n\nReferee:Bert Smith\n\nReferee:John Gaffney\n\nReferee:Tony Padilla\n\n| |  | !["
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}assistantMessage 36
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PMBased on my research, here are my Sweet 16 picks:
Tool Call: submit_round
{
"picks": [
{
"gameId": "s16-east-1",
"winnerId": "kansas-jayhawks"
},
{
"gameId": "s16-east-2",
"winnerId": "uconn-huskies"
},
{
"gameId": "s16-west-1",
"winnerId": "arizona-wildcats"
},
{
"gameId": "s16-west-2",
"winnerId": "purdue-boilermakers"
},
{
"gameId": "s16-south-1",
"winnerId": "iowa-hawkeyes"
},
{
"gameId": "s16-south-2",
"winnerId": "houston-cougars"
},
{
"gameId": "s16-midwest-1",
"winnerId": "alabama-crimson-tide"
},
{
"gameId": "s16-midwest-2",
"winnerId": "iowa-state-cyclones"
}
]
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"caller": {
"type": "direct"
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}
}Tool Result: submit_round
{
"submitted": true
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"caller": {
"type": "direct"
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}userMessage 37
Mar 18, 2026, 9:12 PM## Round 4 of 6: Elite 8
Your previous picks advanced these teams. Now pick winners for the next round.
### Your Prior Picks
Round of 64: game-1 → duke-blue-devils
Round of 64: game-2 → tcu-horned-frogs
Round of 64: game-3 → northern-iowa-panthers
Round of 64: game-4 → kansas-jayhawks
Round of 64: game-5 → louisville-cardinals
Round of 64: game-6 → michigan-state-spartans
Round of 64: game-7 → ucla-bruins
Round of 64: game-8 → uconn-huskies
Round of 64: game-9 → arizona-wildcats
Round of 64: game-10 → utah-state-aggies
Round of 64: game-11 → wisconsin-badgers
Round of 64: game-12 → arkansas-razorbacks
Round of 64: game-13 → texas-longhorns
Round of 64: game-14 → gonzaga-bulldogs
Round of 64: game-15 → missouri-tigers
Round of 64: game-16 → purdue-boilermakers
Round of 64: game-17 → florida-gators
Round of 64: game-18 → iowa-hawkeyes
Round of 64: game-19 → mcneese-cowboys
Round of 64: game-20 → nebraska-cornhuskers
Round of 64: game-21 → vcu-rams
Round of 64: game-22 → illinois-fighting-illini
Round of 64: game-23 → saint-marys-gaels
Round of 64: game-24 → houston-cougars
Round of 64: game-25 → michigan-wolverines
Round of 64: game-26 → saint-louis-billikens
Round of 64: game-27 → texas-tech-red-raiders
Round of 64: game-28 → alabama-crimson-tide
Round of 64: game-29 → smu-mustangs
Round of 64: game-30 → virginia-cavaliers
Round of 64: game-31 → santa-clara-broncos
Round of 64: game-32 → iowa-state-cyclones
Round of 32: r32-east-1 → duke-blue-devils
Round of 32: r32-east-2 → kansas-jayhawks
Round of 32: r32-east-3 → michigan-state-spartans
Round of 32: r32-east-4 → uconn-huskies
Round of 32: r32-west-1 → arizona-wildcats
Round of 32: r32-west-2 → wisconsin-badgers
Round of 32: r32-west-3 → gonzaga-bulldogs
Round of 32: r32-west-4 → purdue-boilermakers
Round of 32: r32-south-1 → iowa-hawkeyes
Round of 32: r32-south-2 → nebraska-cornhuskers
Round of 32: r32-south-3 → illinois-fighting-illini
Round of 32: r32-south-4 → houston-cougars
Round of 32: r32-midwest-1 → michigan-wolverines
Round of 32: r32-midwest-2 → alabama-crimson-tide
Round of 32: r32-midwest-3 → virginia-cavaliers
Round of 32: r32-midwest-4 → iowa-state-cyclones
Sweet 16: s16-east-1 → kansas-jayhawks
Sweet 16: s16-east-2 → uconn-huskies
Sweet 16: s16-west-1 → arizona-wildcats
Sweet 16: s16-west-2 → purdue-boilermakers
Sweet 16: s16-south-1 → iowa-hawkeyes
Sweet 16: s16-south-2 → houston-cougars
Sweet 16: s16-midwest-1 → alabama-crimson-tide
Sweet 16: s16-midwest-2 → iowa-state-cyclones
### Current Matchups (derived from your winners)
e8-east-1: kansas-jayhawks vs uconn-huskies
e8-west-1: arizona-wildcats vs purdue-boilermakers
e8-south-1: iowa-hawkeyes vs houston-cougars
e8-midwest-1: alabama-crimson-tide vs iowa-state-cyclones
Pick the winner of each game below. You may use web_search and web_fetch to research matchups before deciding.
Do not ask follow-up questions. Everything you need is in the matchup list above. If you research, use the exact tool names `web_search` and `web_fetch`.
## Tools Available
- **web_search**, **web_fetch**, **use_browser**, **lookup_team**, **calculator**, **submit_round**
Call submit_round with your 4 pick(s) when ready.
Do not end with a prose recap. Your final response must be a submit_round tool call.
assistantMessage 38
Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMI'll research these Elite 8 matchups to make informed picks. Let me analyze each game.
Tool Call: web_search
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"query": "Kansas Jayhawks vs UConn Huskies basketball 2024 Elite 8 matchup analysis"
}Provider Metadata
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"caller": {
"type": "direct"
}
}
}Tool Result: web_search
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"results": [
{
"url": "https://balldurham.com/potential-elite-eight-matchup-for-duke-and-jon-scheyer-is-already-terrifying-on-paper",
"title": "Potential Elite Eight matchup for Duke and Jon Scheyer is already ...",
"snippet": "The Blue Devils could have a rematch from the regular season in the Sweet 16 if the Kansas Jayhawks make their way through the tournament, and ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.kansan.com/sports/staff-picks-kansas-basketball-takes-on-uconn-in-marquee-nonconference-matchup/article_4f2deb92-ba09-4399-84f3-967737150458.html",
"title": "Staff Picks: Kansas basketball takes on UConn in marquee ...",
"snippet": "Will Kansas take down UConn in a highlight nonconference matchup at Allen Fieldhouse? See what the Kansan's experts have to say."
},
{
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/FansOfKU/posts/kus-ncaa-tournament-probabilities-according-to-college-basketball-statistician-e/1343433567814266/",
"title": "KU's NCAA Tournament probabilities according to college ...",
"snippet": "KU's NCAA Tournament probabilities according to college basketball statistician Evan Miya: ▪️92% Chance to make Round of 32 ▪️40% Chance to make ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article313272082.html",
"title": "Kansas basketball vs. UConn: Game prediction & betting odds",
"snippet": "The Jayhawks lead the all-time series 4-0, with KU winning the most recent matchup in 2023. Here is a scouting report and prediction for ..."
},
{
"url": "https://throughthephog.com/battle-of-the-fast-fearless-kansas-jayhawks-vs-uconn-huskies-matchup-significance-01kb8x2j1ksg",
"title": "Battle of the Fast & Fearless: Kansas Jayhawks vs UConn Huskies ...",
"snippet": "Kansas will need Flory Bidunga and Bryson Tiller to play at an elite level if they hope to contain UConn's sizeable frontcourt. Tre White will ..."
}
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}assistantMessage 39
Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMTool Call: web_search
{
"query": "Arizona Wildcats vs Purdue Boilermakers basketball 2024 Elite 8 matchup comparison"
}Provider Metadata
{
"anthropic": {
"caller": {
"type": "direct"
}
}
}Tool Result: web_search
{
"results": [
{
"url": "https://arizonawildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/purdue-university/161",
"title": "Men's Basketball History vs Purdue University - Arizona Wildcats",
"snippet": "Wins. 5. Losses. 8 ; Streak. L3. Longest Win Streak. 3 Games · Longest Losing Streak. 3 Games. 3/16/2007 - 12/16/2023 ; Home Record. 2-2. Away Record. 0-1 ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/comments/18idrcn/final_four_preview_no_1_arizona_wildcats_80_vs_no/",
"title": "Final Four Preview?: No. 1 Arizona Wildcats (8-0) vs No. 3 Purdue ...",
"snippet": "Final Four Preview?: No. 1 Arizona Wildcats (8-0) vs No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (9-1)."
},
{
"url": "https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/live-blogs/elite-8-mens-tournament-results/XCgTsg5EANQK/CfzO6H5j7f61/",
"title": "Arizona has shot the ball better, but still trail by 11 - The Athletic",
"snippet": "The Elite Eight games will be played on Saturday (UConn vs. Illinois and Clemson vs. Alabama) and Sunday (NC State vs. Duke and Purdue vs."
},
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdPLWEK6XGc",
"title": "'Arizona CHALLENGED by Purdue' | 2026 NCAA Tournament ...",
"snippet": "... 8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). First Bet ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.si.com/college/2024/02/29/magic-eight-teams-that-can-win-the-2024-ncaa-mens-tournament",
"title": "The Magic Eight: From Purdue to Kentucky, the Teams That Can Win ...",
"snippet": "The Magic Eight: From Purdue to Kentucky, the Teams That Can Win the 2024 NCAA Men's Tournament ... Arizona WildcatsAuburn TigersNorth ..."
}
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}assistantMessage 40
Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMTool Call: web_search
{
"query": "Iowa Hawkeyes vs Houston Cougars basketball 2024 Elite 8 analysis prediction"
}Provider Metadata
{
"anthropic": {
"caller": {
"type": "direct"
}
}
}Tool Result: web_search
{
"results": [
{
"url": "https://www.si.com/college/houston/basketball/houston-cougars-drop-in-recent-bracketology-prediction",
"title": "Houston Cougars Drop in Recent Bracketology Prediction",
"snippet": "Houston Cougars Drop in Recent Bracketology Prediction ... The Houston Cougars are trending down after a loss to the Iowa State Cyclones."
},
{
"url": "https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/houston-vs-iowa-state-odds-line-time-2024-college-basketball-picks-feb-19-predictions-by-proven-model/",
"title": "Houston vs. Iowa State odds, line, time: 2024 college basketball ...",
"snippet": "The Cougars are 9-point favorites in the latest Iowa State vs. Houston odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/groups/387323107017276/posts/962729906143257/",
"title": "Big 12 semi final game picks? - Facebook",
"snippet": "The big 12 semi final games are set what are your picks The jayhawks will beat Houston in a close game Iowa state will put a belt to the ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uBz-2kx7PI",
"title": "Breaking down Iowa's chances in men's & women's NCAA ...",
"snippet": "I on the Hawks is taking their podcast live to PinSocial in Tiffin. Owen Siebring, Mike Howell, and special guest David Eickholt will break ..."
},
{
"url": "https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10114593-mens-ncaa-tournament-2024-br-expert-predictions-for-elite-eight",
"title": "Men's NCAA Tournament 2024: B/R Expert Predictions for Elite Eight",
"snippet": "B/R has provided a preview of the weekend's matchups and an expected path to victory for each team, along with predictions from our college basketball writers."
}
]
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}assistantMessage 41
Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMTool Call: web_search
{
"query": "Alabama Crimson Tide vs Iowa State Cyclones basketball 2024 Elite 8 matchup analysis"
}Provider Metadata
{
"anthropic": {
"caller": {
"type": "direct"
}
}
}Tool Result: web_search
{
"results": [
{
"url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/instant-reaction-alabamas-seeding-matchup-002241011.html",
"title": "Instant Reaction to Alabama's Seeding, Matchup in 2026 NCAA ...",
"snippet": "BamaCentral reacts to the Crimson Tide's first round matchup against the Hofstra Pride."
},
{
"url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48073753/picks-analysis-31-mens-college-basketball-champ-week-conference-tournaments-2026",
"title": "Picks, predictions for all 31 men's Champ Week tournaments - ESPN",
"snippet": "ESPN's Jeff Borzello, Joe Lunardi and Myron Medcalf make their predictions for all 31 conference tournaments and make a case for each. Many were ..."
},
{
"url": "https://www.facebook.com/CrimsonTide.alcom/posts/as-of-saturday-most-expert-bracketologists-agree-on-where-the-crimson-tide-will-/1385682796933865/",
"title": "Alabama Crimson Tide on AL.com - Facebook",
"snippet": "As of Saturday, most expert bracketologists agree on where the Crimson Tide will be seeded, projected to be a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament."
},
{
"url": "https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament-west-region-top-first-round-matchups-upsets-predictions",
"title": "2024 NCAA Tournament West Region Bracket: Predictions, upsets ...",
"snippet": "FOX Sports' Michael Cohen reveals the most favorable draw, best first-round matchup, must-see players, upset and Cinderella candidates and ..."
},
{
"url": "https://cyclones.com/sports/mens-basketball/opponent-history/university-of-alabama/108",
"title": "Iowa State Athletics Men's Basketball History vs University of Alabama",
"snippet": "Opponent History ; First Matchup. L 68-83. 12/23/2007 ; Last 3 Matchups. 2-1. 12/23/2007 - 11/28/2019 ; Largest Margin of Victory. W 104-89. 11/28/2019."
}
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}assistantMessage 42
Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMLet me get more specific information about recent team performances and strengths.
Tool Call: web_search
{
"query": "UConn Huskies basketball 2024 season stats defense offense rankings"
}Provider Metadata
{
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}
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}Tool Result: web_search
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"results": [
{
"url": "https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/connecticut-huskies-team-stats?season=2024&category=defense",
"title": "uconn huskies - NCAA College Basketball Defense Stats - FOX Sports",
"snippet": "2024-25 ; 1. Hassan Diarra · 33 ; 2. Solo Ball · 33 ; 3. Samson Johnson · 32 ; 4. Tarris Reed · 33 ; 5. Alex Karaban · 31."
},
{
"url": "https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/stats/_/id/41/uconn-huskies",
"title": "UConn Huskies 2025-26 Men's College Basketball Stats - ESPN",
"snippet": "Visit ESPN for UConn Huskies live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Find standings and the full 2025-26 season schedule."
},
{
"url": "https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2025-26",
"title": "2025-26 Men's Basketball Cumulative Statistics - UConn Athletics",
"snippet": "Season Stats (PDF) · Archives · Former Student-Athletes. University of ... 2024-25; 2023-24; 2022-23; 2021-22; 2020-21; 2019-20; 2018-19. View PDF. Player Stats"
},
{
"url": "https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/connecticut/men/2025-gamelogs-advanced.html",
"title": "2024-25 UConn Huskies Men's Advanced Gamelogs",
"snippet": "Record: 24-11 (14-6, 3rd in Big East MBB) ; Coach: Dan Hurley ; PS/G: 77.0 (91st of 364) ; PA/G: 68.0 (56th of 364) ; SRS: 17.87 (29th of 364)."
},
{
"url": "https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/connecticut-huskies-team-stats?category=defense&sort=blk&season=2024&seasonType=reg&sortOrder=desc",
"title": "2024 UConn Huskies Blocks Stats & Leaders - FOX Sports",
"snippet": "2024-25 ; 1. Tarris Reed · 33 ; 2. Alex Karaban · 31 ; 3. Samson Johnson · 32 ; 4. Jayden Ross · 32 ; 5. Solo Ball · 33."
}
]
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}assistantMessage 43
Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMTool Call: web_search
{
"query": "Houston Cougars basketball 2024 season defense rankings Kelvin Sampson"
}Provider Metadata
{
"anthropic": {
"caller": {
"type": "direct"
}
}
}Tool Result: web_search
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"url": "https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/houston/men/2025-gamelogs-advanced.html",
"title": "2024-25 Houston Cougars Men's Advanced Gamelogs",
"snippet": "Record: 35-5 (19-1, 1st in Big 12 MBB) ; Rank: 2nd in the Final AP Poll ; Coach: Kelvin Sampson ; PS/G: 73.7 (185th of 364) ; PA/G: 58.6 (1st of 364)."
},
{
"url": "https://uhcougars.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2024-25",
"title": "Men's Basketball Cumulative Statistics - Texas Tech Athletics",
"snippet": "... Kelvin Sampson Radio Show · Guy V. Lewis Development Facility · Summer Camps · Alumni Registration ... 2024-25 Men's Basketball Cumulative Statistics. 2024-25."
},
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"url": "https://www.si.com/college/houston/basketball/notable-defensive-statistic-puts-houston-cougars-in-elite-company",
"title": "Notable Defensive Statistic Puts Houston Cougars in Elite Company",
"snippet": "8 Houston Cougars dominating on the defensive side of the court this season. With head coach Kelvin Sampson emphasizing the basics ..."
},
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"url": "https://www.facebook.com/NaismithTrophy/posts/kelvin-sampson-and-houston-cougar-mens-hoops-look-dangerous-no-8-houston-sits-2n/1339239298248209/",
"title": "Kelvin Sampson and Houston Cougar Men's Hoops look dangerous ...",
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},
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"title": "2023-24 Houston Cougars Men's Advanced Gamelogs",
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}assistantMessage 44
Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMBased on my research, here are my Elite 8 picks:
1. **Kansas vs UConn**: UConn has been the defending champion with strong fundamentals and coaching under Dan Hurley. They've shown they can perform in high-pressure tournament situations.
2. **Arizona vs Purdue**: Both are strong programs, but Purdue has been more consistent this season and has excellent size and shooting.
3. **Iowa vs Houston**: Houston under Kelvin Sampson is known for elite defense (allowing just 58.6 PPG, ranked #1 nationally in 2024). Their defensive system gives them an edge in close tournament games.
4. **Alabama vs Iowa State**: Alabama has more talent and depth, with better offensive firepower to advance.
Tool Call: submit_round
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"winnerId": "uconn-huskies"
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"gameId": "e8-west-1",
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}Tool Result: submit_round
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}userMessage 45
Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PM## Round 5 of 6: Final Four
Your previous picks advanced these teams. Now pick winners for the next round.
### Your Prior Picks
Round of 64: game-1 → duke-blue-devils
Round of 64: game-2 → tcu-horned-frogs
Round of 64: game-3 → northern-iowa-panthers
Round of 64: game-4 → kansas-jayhawks
Round of 64: game-5 → louisville-cardinals
Round of 64: game-6 → michigan-state-spartans
Round of 64: game-7 → ucla-bruins
Round of 64: game-8 → uconn-huskies
Round of 64: game-9 → arizona-wildcats
Round of 64: game-10 → utah-state-aggies
Round of 64: game-11 → wisconsin-badgers
Round of 64: game-12 → arkansas-razorbacks
Round of 64: game-13 → texas-longhorns
Round of 64: game-14 → gonzaga-bulldogs
Round of 64: game-15 → missouri-tigers
Round of 64: game-16 → purdue-boilermakers
Round of 64: game-17 → florida-gators
Round of 64: game-18 → iowa-hawkeyes
Round of 64: game-19 → mcneese-cowboys
Round of 64: game-20 → nebraska-cornhuskers
Round of 64: game-21 → vcu-rams
Round of 64: game-22 → illinois-fighting-illini
Round of 64: game-23 → saint-marys-gaels
Round of 64: game-24 → houston-cougars
Round of 64: game-25 → michigan-wolverines
Round of 64: game-26 → saint-louis-billikens
Round of 64: game-27 → texas-tech-red-raiders
Round of 64: game-28 → alabama-crimson-tide
Round of 64: game-29 → smu-mustangs
Round of 64: game-30 → virginia-cavaliers
Round of 64: game-31 → santa-clara-broncos
Round of 64: game-32 → iowa-state-cyclones
Round of 32: r32-east-1 → duke-blue-devils
Round of 32: r32-east-2 → kansas-jayhawks
Round of 32: r32-east-3 → michigan-state-spartans
Round of 32: r32-east-4 → uconn-huskies
Round of 32: r32-west-1 → arizona-wildcats
Round of 32: r32-west-2 → wisconsin-badgers
Round of 32: r32-west-3 → gonzaga-bulldogs
Round of 32: r32-west-4 → purdue-boilermakers
Round of 32: r32-south-1 → iowa-hawkeyes
Round of 32: r32-south-2 → nebraska-cornhuskers
Round of 32: r32-south-3 → illinois-fighting-illini
Round of 32: r32-south-4 → houston-cougars
Round of 32: r32-midwest-1 → michigan-wolverines
Round of 32: r32-midwest-2 → alabama-crimson-tide
Round of 32: r32-midwest-3 → virginia-cavaliers
Round of 32: r32-midwest-4 → iowa-state-cyclones
Sweet 16: s16-east-1 → kansas-jayhawks
Sweet 16: s16-east-2 → uconn-huskies
Sweet 16: s16-west-1 → arizona-wildcats
Sweet 16: s16-west-2 → purdue-boilermakers
Sweet 16: s16-south-1 → iowa-hawkeyes
Sweet 16: s16-south-2 → houston-cougars
Sweet 16: s16-midwest-1 → alabama-crimson-tide
Sweet 16: s16-midwest-2 → iowa-state-cyclones
Elite 8: e8-east-1 → uconn-huskies
Elite 8: e8-west-1 → purdue-boilermakers
Elite 8: e8-south-1 → houston-cougars
Elite 8: e8-midwest-1 → alabama-crimson-tide
### Current Matchups (derived from your winners)
ff-1: uconn-huskies vs purdue-boilermakers
ff-2: houston-cougars vs alabama-crimson-tide
Pick the winner of each game below. You may use web_search and web_fetch to research matchups before deciding.
Do not ask follow-up questions. Everything you need is in the matchup list above. If you research, use the exact tool names `web_search` and `web_fetch`.
## Tools Available
- **web_search**, **web_fetch**, **use_browser**, **lookup_team**, **calculator**, **submit_round**
Call submit_round with your 2 pick(s) when ready.
Do not end with a prose recap. Your final response must be a submit_round tool call.
assistantMessage 46
Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMI'll research these Final Four matchups to make informed picks.
Tool Call: web_search
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMTool Call: web_search
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMTool Call: web_fetch
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"content": "site: media \\| arena: collegebasketball \\| pageType: stories \\|\nsection: \\| slug: 2024-ncaa-championship-breaking-down-who-has-the-edge-in-uconn-vs-purdue-matchup \\| sport: collegebasketball \\| route: article\\_single.us \\|\n6-keys: media/spln/collegebasketball/reg/free/stories\n\n[Skip to Main Content](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2024-ncaa-championship-breaking-down-who-has-the-edge-in-uconn-vs-purdue-matchup/#page-content)\n\nClose\n\nSign in with your TV provider\n\nIf not listed, please contact your TV provider.\n\n![[object Object] Logo](https://sportshub.cbsistatic.com/i/2020/04/22/e9ceb731-8b3f-4c60-98fe-090ab66a2997/screen-shot-2020-04-22-at-11-04-56-am.png)\n\nAll ProvidersXfinity\n\n# 2024 NCAA championship: Breaking down who has the edge in UConn vs. Purdue matchup\n\n## Who has the edge at the key positions in the national championship game on Monday night?\n\n[](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/david-cobb/)\n\nBy\n[David Cobb](https://www.cbssports.com/writers/david-cobb/)\n\n\nApr 7, 2024\n\nat\n\n5:01 pm ET\n•\n3 min read\n\n\nUSATSI\n\nThe NCAA Tournament produced chaos, upsets and all the thrilling twists that make it one of the best events in all of sports. But in the end, all the madness couldn't shake favorites [Purdue](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/PURDUE/purdue-boilermakers/) or [UConn](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/UCONN/connecticut-huskies/) out of the bracket. The pair of No. 1 seeds are squaring off for the national title on Monday night after dominating college basketball all season long.\n\nThe matchup between 7-foot-4 Purdue star [Zach Edey](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/3178244/zach-edey/) and 7-foot-2 UConn center [Donovan Clingan](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/28953860/donovan-clingan/) is the most anticipated individual battle of the season. The dueling giants patrol the paint with force and dominate games in unique ways. Edey is a ruthlessly efficient scorer, while Clingan is a shot-swatting defender and ubiquitous lob threat on offense.\n\nBut the nuances of this game go much deeper. Guard play will be critical, bench contributions will be magnified by the stakes and coaches face critical decisions. The entire college basketball season comes down to this. Only one team can hold the trophy. Either UConn will become the sport's repeat national champion since [Florida](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/FLA/florida-gators/) in 2006 and 2007 or Purdue will secure redemption after losing to a No. 16 seed in last year's first round.\n\nSo as tipoff approaches Monday night, let's take a look at the UConn-Purdue matchup and see who might have an edge -- and where -- in the 2024 national title game.\n\n## Backcourt\n\n**UConn: [Tristen Newton](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/3141617/tristen-newton/), [Cam Spencer](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/3142526/cam-spencer/) and [Stephon Castle](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/29232429/stephon-castle/)**\n\n**Purdue: [Braden Smith](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/28954688/braden-smith/), [Lance Jones](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/3148178/lance-jones/) and [Fletcher Loyer](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/28952771/fletcher-loyer/)**\n\nSmith made significant strides as a sophomore and is Purdue's second-leading scorer. But the 6-footer is averaging just 8.4 points on 37.2% shooting in the NCAA Tournament and coming off a rough showing against [NC State](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/NCST/nc-state-wolfpa"
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMTool Call: web_search
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMTool Call: submit_round
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PM## Round 6 of 6: Championship
You have reached the Championship. There is exactly ONE game left.
### Championship Matchup
champ-1: uconn-huskies vs houston-cougars
CRITICAL:
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Do not end with prose after the tool call. Your response should end with a `submit_round` tool call.
assistantMessage 53
Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMI'll research both teams to make an informed decision for the championship game.
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMTool Call: web_search
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Mar 18, 2026, 9:13 PMBased on my research, both UConn and Houston are elite defensive teams with strong championship credentials. UConn is the defending national champion with excellent defensive metrics (63.4 PPG allowed in 2023-24), while Houston consistently ranks as one of the top defensive teams in the country under Kelvin Sampson.
Both teams typically play lower-scoring games due to their defensive prowess. UConn has championship experience and momentum, but Houston has been incredibly consistent. This should be a defensive battle with a total score likely in the 140s range.
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