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With the first week of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in the books, we now turn our attention to the Sweet 16 as teams can see the Final Four at the end of the tunnel but still need two more wins.
The first half of the remaining teams take the court Thursday, with action in Newark, New Jersey, and San Francisco. Naturally, the Southeastern Conference is well represented with three of its seven round-of-16 entries in action. The evening’s lineup also features three of the four surviving Big 12 squads, including two of the conference’s recent editions. The lone ACC contender is also on the docket, as well as one of its former league rivals now representing the Big Ten.
Here’s a look at the four matchups set for Thursday night:
No. 2 Alabama vs. No. 6 Brigham Young
Time/TV: 7:09 p.m. ET, CBS
Sporting events don’t always go according to script, of course, but the probability of this being among the highest scoring contests of the entire tournament is undeniable. The Crimson Tide average 90.8 points a game but give up 81. The Cougars will be more than happy to match Alabama’s fast tempo. The Tide’s veteran floor leader Mark Sears has his field-goal percentage back above 40% for the season, but his driving ability to take advantage of the team’s spacing helps him find points even when his long-range game is off. Freshman sensation Labaron Philon and key reserve Chris Youngblood have been hot of late as well. The Cougars primary weapon is wingman Richie Saunders, but they can also substitute freely to keep people fresh. There will be a lot of possessions, but the battle to control the boards, led by BYU’s Keba Keita and the Tide’s Grant Nelson, will still be critical.
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No. 1 Florida vs. No. 4 Maryland
Time/TV: 7:39 p.m. ET, TBS/truTV
For what it’s worth, this pairing guarantees there will be a team with a reptilian mascot in the…
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