Top 10 men's basketball games to watch this week, according to Andy Katz

With Week 4 of men's college basketball underway, here are Andy Katz's top 10 games to watch.

⛹ 2025 Players Era Festival : Schedule, teams, TV channels

1. Gonzaga vs. Alabama, Players Era, Las Vegas — 9:30 p.m. Monday on TNT

This is an Elite Eight/Final Four type matchup. 

2. Illinois vs. UConn, NYC —  12:30 p.m. Friday on FOX

This is a rematch of the 30-0 UConn run in the Elite Eight in Boston two years ago. The Huskies have the MSG home crowd, but the Illini can run and score with any team in the country. This one should be fun. 

3. North Carolina vs. Michigan State, Fort Myers, Fla. — 4:30 p.m. Thursday on FOX

Caleb Wilson will be the headline, but Coen Carr and Jeremy Fears will be a tough act to follow. The Spartans have already taken down Arkansas and Kentucky while UNC beat Kansas.

4. St. John’s vs. Iowa State, Players Era, Las Vegas — 4:30 p.m. Monday on truTV  

A massive test for both Final Four contenders. 

5. Tennessee vs. Houston, Players Era, Las Vegas —  6 p.m. Tuesday on TNT

Fouls will be a plenty in this physical game that has a Sweet 16 feel.

6. Duke vs. Arkansas, Chicago — 8 p.m. Thursday on CBS

The freshmen on display will be an NBA scouts dream on Thanksgiving. 

7. Michigan vs. Auburn, Players Era, Las Vegas: 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on TNT

The Wolverines and Tigers have high hopes to contend in their respective conferences. 

8. Oregon vs. Auburn, Players Era, Las Vegas — 8 p.m. Monday on truTV

This game should be a highly entertaining and a late-possession affair. 

9. USC vs. Boise State, Maui Invitational — 5 p.m. Monday on ESPN2

The Trojans are sneaky good offensively and the Broncos should be a Mountain West contender. 

🌴 2025 Maui Invitational bracket: Schedule, scores, TV channels

10. Seton Hall vs. NC State, Maui Invitational — 2:30 p.m. Monday on ESPN2

The Pirates are undefeated, but with a soft schedule, and the Wolfpack are the favorites in Maui.