Sweet 16 Tips Off with Top Seeds and Star-Studded Matchups
The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament continues tonight as Duke, Florida, and Alabama headline a slate featuring all four top seeds and compelling player narratives.
- 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.
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