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Tonight’s game schedule is jam-packed with another full slate of championship-caliber teams.

Last night’s game brought the #1 seed getting upset by Arkansas. 

Houston dominated Arizona from the start to finish.

Villanova out-executed Michigan. 

Coach K leads Duke to another Elite 8. 

Get excited for tonight!

Here’s a preview of tonight's games:

#15 Saint Peters vs #3 Purdue

Saint Peters has had a Cinderella run play Purdue. They look to pull another upset to advance to the Sweet 16. Purdue has been one of the top basketball teams all season. They look to play inside out basketball - with the future lottery pick guard Jaden Ivey. Purdue is built on a high-powered offense where they look to execute in the half-court. They will look to feed the post-off specials and also look to iso Ivey. 

Here’s a look at one of Purdue’s sets from their Swivel Series:

The Swivel Series is one of 50+ sets included in the Purdue Playbook

 #4 Providence vs #1 Kansas

Ed Cooley has Providence playing tough and physical basketball. Providence has been one of the best stories in all of basketball all season. They will be up for the challenge to play against Kansas. Providence is a confident team - a confidence that is built in their everyday culture and practice. 

Kansas has been one of the best teams all season. They have one of the best offenses left in the NCAA Tournament. Jalen Wilson will be a big key for this Kansas team. On the season, he is averaging 11 points and 7 rebounds. Wilson has been one of the most consistent scorers for Kansas all season. His preparation has allowed him to be one of the best players on the court. 

Here is a look inside Providence’s approach to build confidence:

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See Wilson’s plan of success to score on-demand:

See more from elite scorer Jalen Wilson

#11 Iowa State vs #10 Miami

Miami is one of the most unique teams left in the tournament. They play a 5 out style of basketball behind their 3 headed monster guards. Moore, Wong and McGusty have led the Hurricanes all season - they will look to outscore you. They will need to keep Iowa State out of Transition. Assistant Coach Chris Caputo is in charge of the Hurricanes defense - he will have Miami sticking to their principles in transition. 

Iowa State has one of the best defenses in College Basketball. They play extremely hard and play with physicality. They will look to push the basketball in transition and put pressure on the rim.

Here is a look at Coach Caputo’s Transition Defense for the Hurricanes:

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#8 North Carolina vs #4 UCLA

North Carolina is coming off an upset win over #1 seed Baylor. Brady Manek had an incredible game-playing pick and pop and knocking down 3’s. They will have to find a way to slow down UCLA’s high-powered offense. North Carolina will have to handle UCLA’s pressure and take care of the basketball.

UCLA is looking to advance to their 2nd straight NCAA Final Four. Mick Cronin has UCLA playing some of their best basketball late in the season. UCLA’s success starts with their defensive culture. They will have to slow down Brady Manek and North Carolina. UCLA will depend on their shooting from their guards - and will trust on their half-court defense.

Here is Mick Cronin on UCLA’s Defensive Culture:

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These games are not only fun to watch, they are a great study guide to become a better coach. 

Tomorrow the Elite 8 matchups will be solidified. 

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