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These five teams could become the next first-time national champion in 2026
www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/ranking-five-college-basketball-teams-most-likely-to-win-first-ncaa-tournament-title-in-2026
👉 Purdue has a dynamic and experienced trio of players returning, including All-American guard Braden Smith and star big man Trey Kaufman-Renn.
👉 Houston has a strong recruiting class and the return of star guard Milos Uzan, who withdrew from the NBA Draft.
👉 BYU has a highly touted prospect in five-star forward AJ Dybantsa, who may be able to lead the team to its first Final Four appearance.
👉 Alabama has the return of star guard Labaron Philon, who surprised everyone by announcing he would return to school.
👉 Auburn has the potential to be a title contender with the return of star guard Tahaad Pettiford, who came off the bench as a freshman.