Duke has the most former alumni in the NBA out of the Elite 8 schools with 27 players. Arizona and Michigan each have 10 or more players currently in the NBA. Here's how the eight schools in the 2026 NCAA Tournament are represented: East Region (Washington, D.C.)1. Duke (27)2. UConn (9) West Region (San Jose, CA)1. Arizona (14)2. Purdue (2)Midwest Region (Chicago, IL)1. Michigan (15)6. Tennessee (6) South Region (Houston, TX):3. Illinois (5)9. Iowa (3)
March 28, 2026
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RealGM Basketball Wiretap
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