Here’s the post’s guide to some of Saturday’s best NCAA Tournament games:
(12) Georgetown vs. (5) Colorado
12:15 PM, CBS
One of the most likely teams on the field on the second day, Patrick Ewing’s kicks with the Hoys. To defeat Colorado and star guard McKinley Wright IV, Georgetown would need to hold onto the ball, as their -3.9 turnover margin ranks 331st in Division I a game.
(14) East Washington vs. (3) Kansas
1:15 pm, TBS
Jalen Wilson, his key rebel and guard Tristan Enruna, without Kansas forwards, after being eliminated from the Big 12 tournament due to COVID-19 issues. Eastern Washington averages 78 points a game, but can they compete against an underscored Kansas team?
(4) St. Bonventure vs. ()) LSU
1:45 pm, TNT
We know that Mike Vaccaro of the Post will be watching his Bonnies, who will be trying to advance to the second round for the first time since 1970. They have to stop LSU’s Cameron Thomas, who leads all players with 22.6 points a game. By fellow double digit scorers Trendon Watford and Javonne Smart.
(5) Crayton vs. (12) UC Santa Barbara
3:30 pm, truTV
Creighton did not make the Big-East tournament a loss to eighth-seeded Georgetown, but the Bluejays are one of the most explosive offenses on the field, averaging 77 points per game. Keep an eye on UCSB guard JaQuori McLaughlin, who led the Gauchos with 16.2 points.
(11) Drake v. (4) USC
4:30 pm, TNT
You may not have seen much of USC student Freshman Evan Mobley on the East Coast, but the 7-foot sensation overtook the game at 16.8 points and 8.6 and likely made it to the top five in the NBA draft. Drake likely will not be included after winning his first NCAA Tournament game since 1971.
(4) Missouri vs. (Oklahoma) Oklahoma
7:25, TNT
Oklahoma is another team dealing with issues related to COVID, as the Sunniers will be without second leading scorer D’Vian Harmon, who tested positive. This is the latest setback for an Oklahoma team that has lost five of its last six matches.
(11) UCLA vs. (6) BYU
9:40 pm, CBS
Fresh off an over-the-under-over win against Michigan State, UCLA faces BYU, who advanced to the Round of 32 after suffering a first round loss in each of their last three tournaments (2012, 2014, 2015). Wants to grow .
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