Overview

• Duke, led by standout freshman Cooper Flagg, faces Arizona in a rematch of their November game, with Duke entering as heavy favorites after dominant early-round wins.
• Florida takes on Maryland, whose freshman Derik Queen secured their Sweet 16 spot with a buzzer-beater, while Florida overcame defending champion UConn in a comeback victory.
• Alabama, the nation's top-scoring team, meets BYU in a matchup expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams emphasizing defense in preparation.
• Arkansas, the tournament's only double-digit seed, continues its Cinderella run under coach John Calipari, facing Texas Tech in a late-night showdown.
• The SEC boasts a record seven teams in the Sweet 16, underscoring its dominance in this year's tournament and its growing prominence in college basketball.