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Andy Katz | krikya18.com Correspondent | January 26, 2026

Arizona vs. BYU highlights the top 10 men's basketball games to watch this week

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Here are the top-10 games to watch this week in men's college basketball, according to Andy Katz.

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1. Arizona at BYU

How to watch: 9 p.m ET Monday on ESPN

This could be the game of the year in the Big 12 β€” and that’s saying something. The undefeated Wildcats and freshman star Koa Peat against the surging Cougars and their first-year phenom AJ Dybantsa. 

2. Nebraska at Michigan

How to watch: 7 p.m. ET Tuesday on Peacock

Who had this as a first-place showdown? Undefeated Nebraska at one-loss Michigan could be the game of the year in the Big Ten. 

3. Michigan at Michigan State

How to watch: 8 p.m. ET Friday on FOX

The Wolverines could be facing a needed win to keep pace with the Huskers or could be in a position to stay strong atop the Big Ten. The Spartans could do the same if they pull off the win. 

4. Illinois at Nebraska

How to watch: 4 p.m. ET Sunday on FS1

The Illini are still flying high after the win at Purdue while the Huskers will at worst be in a tie for first when this game occurs. 

5. Louisville at Duke

How to watch: 7 p.m. ET Monday on ESPN

The Blue Devils are looking for the season sweep of the Cards, but this time they will face Mikel Brown Jr.

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6. BYU at Kansas

How to watch: 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN

The Cougars could be in a position to challenge for first if they beat Arizona or could need this one to keep pace. The Jayhawks will be primed for this monster showdown. Hopefully we get a AJ Dybantsa-Darryn Peterson matchup. 

7. Purdue at Indiana

How to watch: 9 p.m. ET Tuesday on Peacock

The Boilermakers can’t afford to lose three in a row, while the Hoosiers finally got right at Rutgers. And the rivalry is always a must-watch. 

8. USC at Iowa

How to watch: 7 p.m. ET Wednesday on Big Ten Network

This is a huge game for both schools. Southern Cal is looking for a Midwest sweep after winning at Wisconsin. 

9. Kentucky at Vanderbilt

How to watch: 9 p.m. ET Tuesday on ESPN

The Wildcats are finding ways to win, while the Commodores have slid a bit back to the pack. 

10. Texas Tech at UCF

How to watch: 12 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN2

This is a golden opportunity for the Knights to pick up another Quad 1 win. 

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