There are 7 Big Ten teams still alive in the men’s NCAA tournament after the first round, according to the latest conference-by-conference breakdown as of March 21, 2026.

Quick Scoop: Big Ten in the 2026 NCAA Tournament

  • The Big Ten put 9 teams into the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament field, tying its conference record.
  • After the opening round, 7 of those Big Ten teams advanced to the Round of 32.
  • That puts the Big Ten just behind the SEC, which currently has 8 teams through to the second round.

In practical terms, if you’re following brackets or forum talk like “how many Big 10 teams are still in the NCAA tou…”, the working answer right now is: seven Big Ten teams remain in the men’s bracket heading into the Round of 32.

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