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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 2: Johnny Kinziger #11 of the Illinois State Redbirds is defended by Tahaad Pettiford #0 of the Auburn Tigers during a semifinal game of the National Invitational Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on April 2, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images 1. The New Arch Madness Format We won’t see if the 1 and 2 seeds getting double byes makes a real difference in one year, but there are other ways

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