Florida secures No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament’s South Region
Florida's men's basketball team secured the final No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, being placed in the South Region despite an unexpected loss to Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament semifinals. The Gators (26-7), coached by Todd Golden, will open tournament play against Prairie View or Lehigh in Tampa.
Florida Gators NCAA Tournament March Madness No. 1 seed South Region