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Virginia suffocated NC State with elite interior defense and a dominant second half, winning 90-51 on Tony Bennett Court; five Cavaliers reached double figures led by Thijs De Ridder, the bench outscored the Wolfpack 32-5, and UVA clinched a double bye in the ACC Tournament ahead of a pivotal showdown with No. 1 Duke.
KenPom has BYU a heavy favorite to beat Utah in the rivalry rematch (96% win probability, 92-73 projection) and offers game-by-game predictions for BYU's remaining schedule, forecasting an 8-2-4.8 run over the last 13 games and a season total around 24-7. With 16 wins already, BYU could reach 25–27 wins; ESPN BPI also lists BYU among the top contenders to win the Big 12.
Kentucky welcomes Texas to Rupp Arena for a midweek SEC clash following back-to-back road comebacks (at LSU and Tennessee). UK opens as a 6.5-point favorite with a 151.5-point total, and KenPom gives the Cats a ~71% win chance (82-76 projection), while ESPN’s matchup predictor also favors Kentucky (~76%). Texas brings a potent offense led by Dailyn Swain, Matas Vokietaitis, Tramon Mark and Jordan Pope, and Kentucky counters with Denzel Aberdeen and Malachi Moreno after Jaland Lowe’s season-ending injury (Quaintance knee swelling). Kentucky leads the series 2-1. Tipoff is 7:00 p.m. ET on SEC Network, with KSBoard live updates and postgame coverage; note that Kam Williams later suffered a broken foot vs. Texas.
Indiana Hoosiers are set to face UNC Greensboro Spartans in a non-conference basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana, off to a strong start this season, is favored to win with a 94% chance according to KenPom, largely due to their advantage in the paint. Greensboro, led by coach Mike Jones, will rely on their three-point shooting to stay competitive. The game serves as a precursor to Indiana's participation in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament next week.
The first weekend of the 2024 NCAA Tournament featured upsets, close calls, and three overtime games. UConn dominated its first two games, while major conferences rule the Sweet 16 with 14 out of 16 teams coming from Power 6 conferences. NC State's remarkable run continues, and Ken Pomeroy's metrics have been accurate, raising questions about the selection committee. The tournament doesn't need fixing, as the magic of small conference teams adds to the excitement of March Madness.
Utah State University's basketball team, led by head coach Danny Sprinkle, boasts a strong record and ranking in the Mountain West conference, with key players like Darius Brown and Great Osobor making significant contributions. However, they face a tough matchup against Purdue in the NCAA Tournament, with predictions favoring Purdue due to their slightly superior performance in various aspects of the game. Despite Utah State's talent, Purdue's strengths and Utah State's vulnerability to interior fouls may lead to Purdue securing a victory and advancing to the Sweet 16.
No. 21 BYU will face off against No. 4 Houston in a highly anticipated college basketball showdown, with both teams boasting impressive rankings and statistics. The game marks the first meeting between the two teams as Big 12 Conference opponents, and the focus will be on BYU's efficient offense against Houston's elite defense. Both teams are considered strong contenders for the NCAA Tournament, with favorable statistical indicators. The game also holds historical significance as both teams share a connection through former player and coach Dave Rose, who will be in attendance at the game.