2026 women’s March Madness bracket picks: Why Chantel Jennings picked UConn to win it all

Editor’s note: This article is part of the Bracket Central series, an inside look at the run-up to the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, along with analysis and picks during the tournaments. The bracket is finalized. The 68 teams have been revealed. You can print your bracket here, and you can play along and try to beat my picks in a new challenge from The Athletic. Here’s my full bracket and early thoughts on what should be an interesting road to the Final Four. First Round Second Round Sweet