Regional Chaos predicts upset potential in each region and the overall tournament. The Brass Balls Index (BBI) measures chaos: 0 = pure chalk, 100 = all underdogs win. Higher BBI regions have weaker top seeds, stronger low seeds, or more unpredictable teams.
Mass chaos
Above average
Normal range
East
10.3
Predicted BBI
West
3.0
Predicted BBI
South
14.8
Predicted BBI
Midwest
10.7
Predicted BBI
2026 Overall Tournament
9.7
Predicted BBI