A take a look at the important thing March Insanity 2025 video games to look at on Saturday:
(12) McNeese vs. (4) vs. Purdue
12:10 p.m., CBS
Say this for McNeese coach Will Wade: He’s not one for beating across the bush.
Reportedly heading to N.C. State after the season, Wade has been up-front along with his gamers and the media relatively than taking part in coy like so many coaches do in that scenario.
To increase his time at McNeese, he’ll want his group to sluggish Purdue stars Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, who mix to common 36.4 factors a recreation.
(10) Arkansas vs. (2) St. John’s
2:40 p.m., CBS
Rick Pitino vs. John Calipari. What extra are you able to ask for?
(5) Michigan vs. (4) Texas A&M
5:15 p.m., CBS
Michigan narrowly escaped UC San Diego within the first spherical with a 68-65 win, however that’s nothing new for the Wolverines: They’ve eight wins by three factors or fewer since Feb. 1.
Will their close-game luck proceed in opposition to Texas A&M?
(9) Creighton vs. (1) Auburn
7:10 p.m., TBS
Regardless of having misplaced three of its final 4 video games getting into the event, Auburn earned the No. 1 seed, however these crimson flags popped up within the first spherical in opposition to 16-seed Alabama State, solely main by one late within the first half earlier than pulling away for an 83-63 win.
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All eyes Saturday will probably be on the frontcourt battle between Auburn’s Johni Broome, a Naismith Participant of the Yr contender, and Creighton’s Ryan Kalkbrenner — although it was Bluejays guard Jamiya Neal who went off for 29 factors and 12 rebounds in a first-round rout of Louisville.
(6) BYU vs. (3) Wisconsin
7:45 p.m., CBS
This isn’t your father’s Wisconsin group.
Historically recognized for a deliberate tempo and low-scoring offense, the Badgers have been turbo-charged this season, averaging 79.9 factors a recreation.
Each groups rank within the prime 30 in 3-pointers tried per recreation, so which squad can knock extra down probably will head to the Candy 16.
(8) Gonzaga vs. (1) Houston
8:40 p.m., TNT
The NCAA Choice Committee did Houston few favors by placing Gonzaga in its area as an 8-seed regardless of rating as a prime 10 group in KenPom.com’s effectivity metrics.
The Zags confirmed what they have been able to with an 89-68 thrashing of Georgia within the first spherical.
(7) UCLA vs. (2) Tennessee
9:40 p.m., TBS
Prepare for a wrestling match. UCLA coach Mick Cronin and Tennessee counterpart Rick Barnes each favor a sluggish tempo and boast two of the nation’s stingiest protection.
Regulate Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier, who lit up Wofford for 29 factors within the first spherical.
