Duke leads the Sweet 16 schools in the 2026 NCAA Tournament with the highest number of NBA alumni, totaling 27 players, followed by Arizona and Michigan, each with over 10 players. The East Region features Duke (27), UConn (9), Michigan State (7), and St. John’s (3). In the West Region, Arizona (14), Purdue (2), Arkansas (9), and Texas (7) are represented. The Midwest Region includes Michigan (15), Iowa State (5), Alabama (7), and Tennessee (6), while the South Region has Houston (6), Illinois (5), Nebraska (1), and Iowa (3).
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Former NBA Players from 2026 NCAA Sweet 16 Schools
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