10 Biggest Must-See Matchups in College Basketball This Week

Boise State Broncos vs San Deigo State Aztecs

Thursday | 5:30 PM ET | CBSSports

At this point, one of these two teams could get into the NCAA Tournament, but not both. The winner of Thursday's clash in the Mountain West Tournament gives themselves the best chance of getting the call. Still, it's not guaranteed, as either team will have to prove their mettle through the conference tournament.

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South Carolina Gamecocks vs Arkansas Razorbacks

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Wednesday | 1:00 PM ET | SEC Network

Inconsistent efforts have hampered the Arkansas Razorbacks' tournament outlook. We've seen them knock off some quality opponents this season, but the Razorbacks have also failed to get past teams they should have no difficulty with. Hopefully, they don't fall into their usual traps when they take on the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first round of the SEC Tournament.

Pittsburgh Panthers/Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs North Carolina Tar Heels

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Wednesday | 2:30 PM ET | ESPN

This chapter of the North Carolina Tar Heels' legacy is about to come to a close, but this isn't how RJ Davis wants to go out. North Carolina's third all-time leading scorer hopes to pull off the unthinkable and get his team into the NCAA Tournament. An ACC Tournament win might be the only way in, but we expect Davis and the Tar Heels to be at their best.

Texas Longhorns vs Vanderbilt Commodores

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Wednesday | 3:30 PM ET | SEC Network

Two teams who are hovering in bubble territory lock horns in the first round of the SEC Tournament. The Texas Longhorns' tournament chances have been eviscerated by a 3-7 slide to end the season. Still, it's not impossible they buck that trend over their final few games of the season. That becomes even more apparent when they take on the Vanderbilt Commodores, who have just three wins over their last eight games.

Arizona State Sun Devils/Kansas State Wildcats vs Baylor Bears

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Wednesday | 7:00 PM ET | ESPN+

The Baylor Bears have put in work to end the regular season, increasing their chances of being included in the NCAA Tournament. However, that could all spiral away if they don't maintain their play through the Big 12 Tournament. They take on the winner of Arizona State vs K-State, two teams that gave them a hard time in the regular season.

Seton Hall Pirates vs Villanova Wildcats

Wednesday | 9:00 PM ET | Peacock

The Villanova Wildcats have lost a lot of ground in the tournament conversation, and they'll need a small miracle to be included in the field of 68. But that's why they call it March Madness. Villanova's quest starts with Tuesday's Big East tournament opener versus the Seton Hall Pirates. This is a true litmus test to gauge which Wildcats team will show up.

Syracuse Orange/Florida State Seminoles vs SMU Mustangs

Wednesday | 9:30 PM ET | ESPN2 or ESPNU

At one point, the SMU Mustangs seemed like a solid contender for the tournament field. Then, they alternated wins and losses over their last seven games of the season. SMU has a weak resume and unflattering metrics, making it unlikely they're included among the 68 invitees. However, they might be able to wow the committee with a solid showing in the ACC Tournament.

Indiana Hoosiers vs Oregon Ducks

Thursday | 12:o0 PM ET | BTN

The Indiana Hoosiers tournament chances have violently fluctuated game-to-game. They've knocked off some quality opponents only to be tripped up by underwhelming teams. They can't afford any more miscues if they hope to salvage their season, especially in their Big Ten Tournament showdown versus the Oregon Ducks.

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Xavier Musketeers

Thursday | 2:30 PM ET | Peacock

Coincidentally, the fifth-seeded Marquette Golden Eagles are assured of a tournament berth, but the same can't be said of the fourth-seeded Xavier Musketeers. These Big East foes meet in a pivotal showdown in the Big East tourney. A loss would be disastrous for Xavier. But with two straight losses to end the regular season, Marquette is trending in the wrong direction.

Boise State Broncos vs San Deigo State Aztecs

Thursday | 5:30 PM ET | CBSSports

At this point, one of these two teams could get into the NCAA Tournament, but not both. The winner of Thursday's clash in the Mountain West Tournament gives themselves the best chance of getting the call. Still, it's not guaranteed, as either team will have to prove their mettle through the conference tournament.

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