In his first season with the Cavaliers, Odom managed to break a painful cycle of early March Madness exits. Virginia ripped off separate runs of 9-0 and 11-0 to hold off a frisky Wright State squad that forced 14 turnovers and shot an uncharacteristically efficient 13-for-31 from 3-point range.

Expert NCAA Tournament picks for every 2026 first-round game, with matchup analysis, player insights and predictions for March Madness.

The 2026 NCAA March Madness tournament has started off with a bang. Many top-seeded teams have breezed through the first round already, but we've also witnessed a fair share of major upsets. No. 11 Texas defeated No.