With March Madness fast approaching, Andy Katz has revealed his top 10 games to watch. The week begins Monday with Louisville visiting North Carolina and Houston traveling to Kansas in two highly anticipated matchups.
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1. No. 3 Michigan at No. 10 Illinois
How to watch: 8 p.m. ET Friday on FOX
This could be a preview of the Big Ten tournament title game, let alone an Elite Eight or Final Four matchup.
2. No. 15 St. John’s at No. 6 UConn
How to watch: 7 p.m. ET Wednesday on Peacock/NBCSN
The Big East title could be decided with this game.
3. No. 13 Michigan State at No. 8 Purdue
How to watch: 8 p.m. ET Thursday on Peacock
The Boilermakers and Spartans are battling to get the triple-bye in the Big Ten tournament that comes with finishing in the top four.
4. No. 5 Houston at No. 14 Kansas
How to watch: 9 p.m. ET Monday on ESPN
The Jayhawks need another reset. Meanwhile, Houston is coming off a home loss to Arizona.
5. No. 11 Virginia at No. 1 Duke
How to watch: 12 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN
The Cavaliers are still within striking distance of Duke, but this is the last chance to likely catch them.
6. No. 20 Arkansas at No. 7 Florida
How to watch: 8:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN
The Gators are the team to beat in the SEC, while the Hogs may have the greatest ceiling of any team in the league.
7. No. 17 Alabama at No. 22 Tennessee
How to watch: 6 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN
The Tide and Vols start the week tied with Arkansas, two games back of Florida.
8. No. 16 Texas Tech at No. 4 Iowa State
How to watch: 4 p.m. ET Saturday on CBS
The Red Raiders don’t have JT Toppin but found a way to destroy Kansas State. The Cyclones are still smarting after losing to BYU.
9. No. 24 Louisville at No. 18 North Carolina
How to watch: 7 p.m. ET Monday on ESPN
The Tar Heels blitzed Syracuse in the second half and are finding a way to win without Caleb Wilson. The two teams are tied in the ACC standings at 9-5, so this game will have ACC seeding ramifications.
10. No. 9 Gonzaga at Saint Mary’s
How to watch: 10:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN
This is the last meeting in Moraga between the Zags and Gaels as WCC members. Expect a crazed environment for this event.
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