March Madness

The Round of 64 in the men's NCAA Tournament begins Thursday. Follow along for all the March Madness action to see how your brackets fare.

No. [Purdue No. The No. The South's No. 5 Duke and No. A No. [Final: No. [Half: No. The Islanders are trying to become just the second No. 2 Texas 41, No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 2 Texas 81, No.

Barack Obama has revealed his March Madness picks for 2023. Check out who he has winning the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments.

He has all four No. [Final Four](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/where-final-four-mens-womens-2023-ncaa-tournaments?chrcontext=WTVJ) and No. 11 Pitt and No. No. 11 seeds reaching the second round, but he predicts they will all lose to No. 11 NC State, No. Obama has Duke beating No. 4 Tennessee, No. 8 Memphis and No. From there, he predicts Duke will beat No. 5 seed](https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/march-madness/how-often-do-upsets-happen-first-round-ncaa-tournament?chrcontext=WTVJ). 12 Oral Roberts, No.

Barack Obama has filled out his brackets for the 2023 March Madness tournaments - despite the odds being against the former President. Lance King/Getty Images.

So there are better odds that that same family of four all get injured by the toilet than picking a perfect bracket.” [On the women’s side](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/12/sport/womens-march-madness-ncaa-tournament-preview-spt-intl), Obama predicts that the undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks will defend their title by defeating fellow No. [ final four men’s teams](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/12/sport/march-madness-ncaa-basketball-tournament-preview-spt-intl) are Houston, UCLA, Baylor and Duke, with No. “Even though I never had the talent to play at the highest level, basketball still shaped my life. [CNN recently spoke to Tim Chartier](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/13/sport/march-madness-perfect-bracket-odds-spt-intl/index.html), a distinguished visiting professor at the US National Museum of Mathematics, who explained the very slim chances of filling out a perfect bracket. [March Madness](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/13/sport/march-madness-perfect-bracket-odds-spt-intl/index.html) brackets for this year’s men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments.

Houston can win with a high-scoring offense or grind it out on defense. Entering the NCAA Tournament 2023, the Cougars average 75 points per game on offense and ...

[USC](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/USC/usc-trojans/) knocks off No. They won five of their last six regular season games before falling to [Arizona State](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/ARIZST/arizona-state-sun-devils/) in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 Tournament. [Duke](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/DUKE/duke-blue-devils/) fails to reach the Sweet 16 despite cruising through last weekend's ACC Tournament. 4 [Tennessee](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/TENN/tennessee-volunteers/), which ranks third nationally in points per game against (58.0) might be their downfall. Michigan State finished 7-8 in their last 15 games and if the Spartans don't rebound from a loss to a subpar [Ohio State](https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/teams/OHIOST/ohio-state-buckeyes/) team in the Big Ten Tournament, they will be one-and-done in March Madness 2023. And which teams will make surprising runs through the 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket? [See which other 2023 March Madness bracket busters SportsLine loves right here](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/2023-sportsline-upset-bracket-full-of-surprises/#ttag=03152023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_ncaa_model_newbracketcbb). The Trojans are led by guards [Boogie Ellis](/college-basketball/players/3141300/boogie-ellis/) (18 points per game) and [Drew Peterson](/college-basketball/players/3041375/drew-peterson/) (14), the team's only scorers to average double-figures. If healthy, the Cougars leading scorer (17.1 points per game) will be a key cog in making it to the Final Four of the 2023 March Madness bracket. The model also nailed three teams in the West and South Region Sweet 16 last year, including No. The question mark around Houston heading into the 2023 [NCAA Tournament](/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/) bracket is the health of star guard [Marcus Sasser](/college-basketball/players/3142030/marcus-sasser/), who left the AAC semifinal game with a groin injury. Before looking for bracket busters and locking in any 2023 NCAA Tournament predictions,

Memphis (26-8) is fresh from a big upset of top-ranked Houston and led by Kendric Davis. Duke (26-8) shut down Virginia in a 59-49 ACC title game win.

Wade.](https://apnews.com/article/abortion-coaches-womens-sports-athletes-46c0f942b76f07427a6effd75a4a54d7) [infamous defeat to Saint Peter's](https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-saint-peters-upsets-kentucky-b0fdd8fbd0ea432a9b6150f0cd8e6b22). ___ AP March Madness coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/march-madness and bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket and https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25 [bracket matchup](https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket) s for the First Four and first- and second-round games that stretch from Florida to California. [SOUTH REGION:](https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-south-bracket-alabama-005db4413ccdad1b00bcd38f879ac5df) Alabama, [led by coach Nate Oats in a challenging season,](https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-nate-oats-alabama-2738775dfbf0006eee54eb3bca39fdf9) is a No. [WEST REGION](https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-bracket-kansas-jayhawks-ucla-de98b2f3866d40f3b00d40e59c373b5c): The [Jayhawks fell 76-56 to Texas](https://apnews.com/article/texas-kansas-big-12-championship-bf4ed2d79c080f679edd12f05954db2b) in the Big 12 championship game and they wound up with the top seed in a stacked region. It's also an event where [guys you've never heard of](https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-drake-oral-roberts-colgate-asheville-bc17594044376c9e2b2ebbc69c64d44a) — no offense, Drake — can take a star turn. No. Oh, and [how to fill out your brackets!](https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-bracket-houston-final-four-564b59b64a0eb43f2bb3d3c80420465a) ET (TBS). [The top four seeds in the tournament](https://apnews.com/article/march-madness-bracket-kansas-alabama-12476411b0da681b21df9281a8332196) are Alabama, Houston, Kansas, and Purdue. [here is a schedule](https://www.ncaa.com/mens-final-four/broadcast-info) — either on CBS, TBS, TNT or TruTV and their digital platforms.

The 46th and 44th presidents of the United States make their predictions about who will cut down the nets in the men's and women's NCAA tournaments.

While this is his third time choosing the Gamecocks, his overwhelming favorite over the years has been The reigning 5 seed, is the lowest-ranked team Obama has ever picked to win the title. Obama's vote of confidence in Dawn Staley & Co. His champion of choice? Jill Biden, who is a proud Villanova alum.

Une joueuse de 17 ans de Rosemère s'apprête à vivre la frénésie du March Madness, à sa toute première saison dans la NCAA.

Dans la NCAA, toutes les filles sont grandes, rapides et athlétiques. « Au secondaire, j’avais souvent le ballon et je pouvais battre les joueuses (en premier lieu) avec la vitesse ou l’agilité. « Le fait d’avoir joué à l’international, ça m’a appris différents styles de jeu dans le rythme et la structure. Il m’a dit qu’il y aurait de grosses foules et beaucoup d’attention envers moi, mais qu’en restant calme et confiante, ça va bien se passer. Les Thunderbirds sont au 14e échelon. On a étudié beaucoup de séquences vidéo.

Furman are a legitimate 13th seed, not a 16th, and a team with a legitimate shot at upsetting what was a national title-winning Cavaliers team.

Perhaps this five-year gap will mean they will not be held back by fears of a repeat of the past. In 2019, a reinvigorated Virginia team dispensed with the failure of 2018 as emphatically as they could have done. 1 seed all the way to the championship, courtesy of the discipline of the Pack Line. A fast-paced, dynamic, free-wheeling team with scoring options at every position proved to be anathema to the mastery of the Pack Line that night. In terms of his style of play, Bothwell reminds the viewer of a March Madness darling of a few years back, The engine that drives it is lead guard Mike Bothwell, one of the foremost transition players in the country. They do so in large part by putting up the 11th-most three-pointers in the nation, and while their team-wide shooting efficiency from downtown of only 34.7% ranks far more in the middle of the pack (159th), the numbers speak to the pace that the Paladins like to play at, and the constant pressure they apply. And that comparison could be particularly apt given who Furman's opponent in the first round will be. The Southern Conference, of course, is a conference one must sweep to make the tournament. However, March Madness would not be March Madness were it not for the prospect of upsets. [144 matchups ](https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2022-03-02/history-4-seeds-vs-13-seeds-march-madness)between the fourth and thirteenth seed. They got there in some style, dominating the

A closer look at the first round games on Thursday's slate of the NCAA Tournament.

With sharpshooting Max Abmas, they have the goods to keep Duke sweating down to the wire. The Golden Eagles are one of only four teams this season to win at least 30 games, and they enter the tourney having won 27 of their last 28. That's enough for me to lean their way in a close spread, so I'll lay the point. So, effectively, this is a home game for the Tigers. are potential top-10 picks -- but they've not clicked for most of the season and enter the NCAA Tournament with virtually no momentum. If Alabama can beat Mississippi State by 23 or No. Last year, KU romped Texas Southern in Round 1 by 27 points as a 21.5-point favorite, and it could do the same here against Howard despite the big number. KU [March Madness Live](https://mml.smart.link/i2m6p5d5v?game=225&cid=mml_partner_cbs_game): Every year it feels like the lines for 1-16 games feel too high, and yet almost every year, the No. Pick: Utah State -1 Getting some extra skin in the games may help put you in the tournament spirit, too. Technically, the 2023 NCAA Tournament began Tuesday with the First Four, but the real mayhem of March gets going Thursday and Friday as first-round action takes place across the country.

Below is a complete roundup of all the action from the first day of the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament.

In his first NCAA Tournament game as Krzyzewski’s replacement, Scheyer led Duke to a 10th consecutive win and a second-round matchup against either fourth-seeded Tennessee or No. The seventh-seeded Tigers (25-9) held on from there, stopping a six-game tournament skid with their first win since beating Clemson in the first round in 2010. Terrence Shannon Jr., held scoreless the first 16 minutes, finished with 20 points to lead the Illini (20-13). The 10th-seeded Aggies (26-9) have dropped their last 10 tournament games since beating Ohio State in the first round in 2001. Summit League player of the year Max Abmas was limited to 12 points on 4-for-15 shooting. Roach also scored 23 in the ACC title game victory over Virginia. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Jalen Wilson had 20 points and seven rebounds for No. added 11 points for the Jayhawks (28-7), who will play the winner of the Arkansas against Illinois game in the second round on Saturday. Reece Beekman’s deep 3-pointer at the buzzer bounced off the rim and Virginia (25-8) was eliminated in the first round as the higher-seeded team for the third time in its past four NCAA tournaments — most notably its loss as a No. 9 Mountaineers (19-15) lived up to the billing. Those teams met in the second game of the day at Legacy Arena. Maryland, led by Julian Reese with 17 points and nine rebounds, meets the winner of top-seeded Alabama and No.

The first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament tips off Thursday with 16 games. Follow here for insights, news and analysis from The Athletic's college ...

No. East Region No. 2 UCLA 86, No. 4 Tennessee 58, No. 1 Houston 63, No. 2 Texas 81, No. 7 Northwestern 75, No. 8 Arkansas 73, No. Kansas 96, No. 1 Alabama 96, No. 7 Missouri 76, No. 8 Maryland 67, No.

Furman's JP Pegues delivered the first shocking moment of the 2023 NCAA Tournament by knocking down a 3-point shot with two seconds to play.

The baseball team was the Hornets, the football team was the Hurricanes, and the basketball team was the Paladins. The Paladins will play the winner of No. 13-seeded](/news/sports/everything-to-know-about-seeds-in-ncaa-tournament-march-madness/) Furman Paladins (28-7) are into the second round of the tournament in the South Region, while the No. The origins of said knight date back to the 8th century and has been described as "a strong supporter or defender of a cause," according to the American Heritage College Dictionary. 12 College of Charleston and No. Furman is located in Greenville, S.C.

« Elles sont les championnes de leur section (la Western Athletic Conference), a confié Prosper au bout du fil avant un entraînement, jeudi. On a étudié ...

Dans la NCAA, toutes les filles sont grandes, rapides et athlétiques. « Au secondaire, j’avais souvent le ballon et je pouvais battre les joueuses (en premier lieu) avec la vitesse ou l’agilité. « Le fait d’avoir joué à l’international, ça m’a appris différents styles de jeu dans le rythme et la structure. Il m’a dit qu’il y aurait de grosses foules et beaucoup d’attention envers moi mais qu’en restant calme et confiante, ça va bien se passer. Les Thunderbirds sont au 14e échelon. On a étudié beaucoup de séquences vidéo.

After a busy round of conference tournaments, the men's NCAA college basketball tournament -- affectionately (and accurately) known as March Madness -- is now ...

[Read our DirecTV Stream review](https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/directv-stream-review-expensive-but-the-best-option-for-streaming-nba-and-nhl/). [Click here](https://www.fubo.tv/welcome?&irad=343747&irmp=159047&subId1=cn-___COM_CLICK_ID___-dtp___OPTOUT___) to see which local channels you get. [welcome page](https://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=0JlRymcP1YU&offerid=852913.14&type=3&subid=cn-___COM_CLICK_ID___-dtp___OPTOUT___&u1=cn-___COM_CLICK_ID___-dtp___OPTOUT___) to see which local channels are offered in your ZIP code. [welcome page](https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/) to see which local networks are available in your area. Paramount Plus costs $10 a month for its Premium plan and will show March Madness games broadcast on CBS including the Final Four. You can watch March Madness Live on [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ncaa-march-madness-live/id423246594) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ncaa.mmlive.app&hl=en_US&gl=US) devices along with Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV and Xbox One. You can also use Paramount Plus to watch some, but not all, of March Madness. You can use a live TV streaming service to watch March Madness. [March Madness Live site](https://www.ncaa.com/march-madness-live/watch) or use its March Madness Live app and you'll be able to watch games for free. Here's a handy guide for some of the major cable or satellite TV providers: After these First Four games, the field of 64 is set and the tournament begins in earnest on Thursday, March 16, with a full slate of games that will take place all afternoon and into the night with at least a few moments of madness practically guaranteed. The winners of the four regional tournaments then advance to the Final Four, held this year in Houston.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Tosan Evbuomwan and Princeton used a late-game run to earn the school's first NCAA T...

The Tigers beat Utah State 76-65. The 15th-seeded Tigers (22-9) scored the final nine points to finish the upset, holding the Pac-12 Tournament champion scoreless over the final 4:21. (AP) — Tosan Evbuomwan and Princeton used a late-game run to earn the school’s first NCAA Tournament win in 25 years, topping No.

Maryland overcame a sluggish start and a final heave at the buzzer by Kedrian Johnson, topping West Virginia 67-65 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament ...

But the Mountaineers could not find anyone open beyond the arc, forcing Tre Mitchell to bank it in under the basket. More important, the Terps turned it over just two times during that span. Young was fouled after the inbounds but made only one of two free throws. Those teams met in the second game of the day at Legacy Arena. 9 Mountaineers (19-15) lived up to the billing. Maryland, led by Julian Reese with 17 points and nine rebounds, meets the winner of top-seeded Alabama and No.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Tosan Evbuomwan and Princeton used a late-game run to earn the school's first NCAA Tournament win in 25 years, topping No.

The Tigers beat Utah State 76-65. Azuolas Tubelis scored 21 points for the Wildcats (28-7), who haven't won a tournament game in consecutive years since 2014-15. The 15th-seeded Tigers (22-9) scored the final nine points to finish the upset, holding the Pac-12 Tournament champion scoreless over the final 4:21.

A huge mistake by the Virginia player least expected to make one lifts Furman to the seemingly most unlikely of March Madness wins in the NCAA tournament.

His pass got there just in time, Diakite’s shot went through with a fraction of a second left to tie the game, Virginia went on to win the game in overtime and carried on to the NCAA title. His fling was intercepted by a Furman player, who just had enough time to dribble back a few steps and pass to a teammate on the three-point line. The shot went up, the ball went through, When Virginia won the NCAA title in 2019, Clark saved the day in a regional final against Purdue by dashing to track down a missed free throw that bounded into the backcourt, scurrying back toward the basket and finding teammate Mamadi Diakite 10 feet from the basket. Deep exhaling for the Virginia team, which could quickly get to the scouting report of its next opponent. Sure, there will be some exciting games, some upsets, some crazy stuff in the midst of all the hooping and hollering.

President Biden shared his March Madness brackets Thursday afternoon, and his men's bracket was promptly busted when University of Arizona went down to an ...

[attended](https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/3904107-harris-attends-alma-mater-howard-universitys-first-round-march-madness-basketball-game/) her alma mater Howard University’s first-round game, where her 16th-seeded Bison, who made their first March Madness appearance since 1992, lost to top-seeded Kansas. [Healthcare](https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/) [State Watch](https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/) [State Watch](https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/) [News](https://thehill.com/homenews/) [See All](https://thehill.com/homenews/) In his women’s bracket, the rest of the commander-in-chief’s Final Four picks were more predictable. [See all Hill.TV](https://thehill.com/hilltv) [See all Video](https://thehill.com/video) Arizona’s shocking 59-55 loss busted brackets across the country. [Biden](https://thehill.com/people/biden/) [Howard University](https://thehill.com/organization/howard-university/) [Jill Biden](https://thehill.com/people/jill-biden/) [March Madness](https://thehill.com/social-tags/march-madness/) [NCAA](https://thehill.com/organization/ncaa/) [President Biden](https://thehill.com/social-tags/president-biden/) [Stanford University](https://thehill.com/organization/stanford-university/) [University of Arizona](https://thehill.com/organization/university-of-arizona/) [University of Connecticut](https://thehill.com/organization/university-of-connecticut/) [University of Kansas](https://thehill.com/organization/university-of-kansas/) [University of Marquette](https://thehill.com/organization/university-of-marquette/) [University of South Carolina](https://thehill.com/organization/university-of-south-carolina/) [University of Texas](https://thehill.com/organization/university-of-texas/) [Vice President Harris](https://thehill.com/social-tags/vice-president-harris/) [Villanova University](https://thehill.com/organization/villanova-university/)

Below is a complete roundup of all the action from the first day of the 2023 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Princeton 59, Arizona 55. SACRAMENTO, Calif.

In his first NCAA Tournament game as Krzyzewski’s replacement, Scheyer led Duke to a 10th consecutive win and a second-round matchup against either fourth-seeded Tennessee or No. The seventh-seeded Tigers (25-9) held on from there, stopping a six-game tournament skid with their first win since beating Clemson in the first round in 2010. Terrence Shannon Jr., held scoreless the first 16 minutes, finished with 20 points to lead the Illini (20-13). The 10th-seeded Aggies (26-9) have dropped their last 10 tournament games since beating Ohio State in the first round in 2001. Summit League player of the year Max Abmas was limited to 12 points on 4-for-15 shooting. Roach also scored 23 in the ACC title game victory over Virginia. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Jalen Wilson had 20 points and seven rebounds for No. added 11 points for the Jayhawks (28-7), who will play the winner of the Arkansas against Illinois game in the second round on Saturday. Reece Beekman’s deep 3-pointer at the buzzer bounced off the rim and Virginia (25-8) was eliminated in the first round as the higher-seeded team for the third time in its past four NCAA tournaments — most notably its loss as a No. 9 Mountaineers (19-15) lived up to the billing. Those teams met in the second game of the day at Legacy Arena. Maryland, led by Julian Reese with 17 points and nine rebounds, meets the winner of top-seeded Alabama and No.

This year's March Madness upset came early as Arizona blew a large lead losing to 15-seed Princeton late in the second half.

But we believe in each other and we think we’re a really good team. “To beat a great team like that on this stage is a pretty special feeling. On paper, it’s going to look like a big upset.

While we love the First Four and the way Dayton, Ohio, embraces kicking things off, the 2023 NCAA tournament truly gets underway on Thursday -- with 16 ...

[Louisiana](/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/309/louisiana-ragin-cajuns) losing to [Tennessee](/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/2633/tennessee-volunteers) by just three points. [Princeton](/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/163/princeton-tigers) upset UCLA in the first round, the 15-seed Tigers [took down another Pac-12 power](/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/35874896/no-15-princeton-shocks-no-2-arizona-ncaa-tournament) in 2-seed [Arizona](/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/12/arizona-wildcats). [Penn State](/mens-college-basketball/team/_/id/213/penn-state-nittany-lions) had arguably the best offensive performance of the day, shooting 59.1% from 3 en route to its first NCAA tournament win in 22 years.

Furman and Princeton landed two of the biggest upsets in the first round of the 2023 NCAA tournament. Here's how many picked them in the March Madness ...

When it came to upsets, a fan favorite entering Thursday's first round games was Oral Roberts, who had more people pick it to win the title than every seed sixth and below. Well, the presidential bracket and more are busted after the Tigers pulled off a 12-point comeback. While that number may seem high, only 10.671 percent of the [Men's Bracket Challenge Game](https://mml.smart.link/gwdaynct3?cid=mbcg_partner_ncaa_editorial_articles) remained perfect after the Tigers won, while ESPN's perfect list was just .09 percent after eight games. Arizona was a popular pick, with [Men's Bracket Challenge Game](https://mml.smart.link/gwdaynct3?cid=mbcg_partner_ncaa_editorial_articles) had perfect brackets after the second game of the day.

Caden Pierce hit two free throws with 17 seconds to go up three and Tosan Evbuomwan made a free throw with three seconds left to ice the game for the Tigers.

The first round of the 2023 NCAA tournament has gotten off to an incredible start, headlined by 15-seed Princeton upsetting 2-seed Arizona and 13-seed Furman ...

No. The Blue Devils enter the NCAA tournament as one of the hottest teams in the country, but there seems to be upset magic in the air today. Twenty-seven years after Princeton stunned the country by upsetting UCLA in the first round, the Tigers took down another Pac-12 power, holding Arizona scoreless over the final 4:43 and erasing a 12-point second-half deficit.

Une joueuse de 17 ans de Rosemère s'apprête à vivre la frénésie du March Madness, à sa toute première saison dans la NCAA. Pour Cassandre Prosper et les ...

Aussi, il y a qu’aux États-Unis, je joue contre des filles deux, trois ou cinq ans plus âgées. Elle aime ses joueuses, elle veut gagner et elle adore le basket.» «Elles sont les championnes de leur section (la Western Athletic Conference), a confié Prosper au bout du fil avant un entraînement, jeudi. Il m’a préparée surtout pour l’aspect mental (de la NCAA).» On a étudié beaucoup de séquences vidéo. Je suis très confiante au sujet de notre équipe.

The Sporting News is tracking all the Round 1 scores, results and highlights from the Thursday action in the 2023 NCAA Tournament.

[Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) (6) TCU](https://sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/game/7tcx2z41fau4uphzsx8znzb4k) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) (13) Furman vs. (3) Gonzaga](https://sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/game/7quoflb7jcvzeojscv55goi6s) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) [(9) Florida Atlantic vs. (1) Purdue](https://sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/game/7oyrwhbj0jwapra2mxuzates4) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) [(11) Providence vs. (6) Creighton](https://sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/game/7nor4tqubzyzxm5rxcwehl89g) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) [(13) Iona vs. (4) UConn](https://sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/game/7oc3yfp141ll27rl1vgbnlses) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) [(16) Fairleigh Dickinson vs. (6) Iowa State](https://sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/game/7n2gwwxrxaa0s5pfpq4vti5n8) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) [(11) N.C. [Predictor tool](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-2023-find-best-bracket-picks-poolgenius-ncaa-tournament-prediction-tool/uklv5hwc66pbbzmcqbdpnrk8) (3) Baylor](https://sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/game/2s8hc34zkrtk1y25d1nai0i6s) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) [(12) VCU vs. (5) Saint Mary's](https://sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/game/2sxllnef79fzadij4brhypdec) [Sling TV](http://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?sharedid=cbb_2023) [(15) Vermont vs. [TV schedule](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/march-madness-schedule-2023-tv-coverage-streams-ncaa-tournament/rbwn9tbaq7zf4rbuyns0vnuu)

But the game itself will hinge on how well Hopkins and frontcourt mate Ed Croswell handle Kentucky big man Oscar Tshiebwe in the paint, and whether the Wildcats ...

No. But keep an eye on the Gauchos’ ultra-efficient floor general Ajay Mitchell, who hits over 50% of his field goals and 81.5% of his free throws, all while dishing out 5.2 assists a game. For the second consecutive year, the Bobcats find themselves pitted against a Big 12 squad as a No. They’re hoping for a better showing than they managed in a 35-point loss to Texas Tech, but the Wildcats, though less tournament tested in recent years, will also be a physical mismatch for them. Tyler Kolek and the Golden Eagles, the lone 2 seeds in action on Friday, would like to make short work of the Catamounts. The good news for the Wolfpack is they don’t have to play Clemson again, responsible for three of their 10 losses. Xavier needed to retool its frontcourt a bit since Zach Freemantle went out with a foot injury, but Jack Nunge, the hero of last year’s NIT championship team, has helped fill in the rebounding gap. Kent State is capable of taking advantage if primary facilitator Sincere Carry is in top form. Even though its membership has changed over the years, the Missouri Valley Conference is always a threat to make noise in March. Spartans coach Tom Izzo, of course, is no stranger to the trials and tribulations of March, and MSU’s swarming defense will make life difficult for the Trojans. Curiously, the second day of March Madness features all four of the No. 3 seeds in action, and by extension all of the often compelling No.