Previewing #17 Tennessee vs. #3 Houston: a battle between two elite defensive teams. Key matchups, strengths, and who has the edge in Las Vegas.

BYU defeated an undermanned Arizona State 91-81, led by Richie Saunders' scoring, Egor Demin’s playmaking, and Keba Keita’s interior play.

Kentucky edged Oklahoma 83-82 in a thriller, led by Otega Oweh’s dominant second half, while Jeremiah Fears and Jalon Moore also stood out.

Oklahoma State defeated Iowa State 74-68, taking advantage of the Cyclones' struggles without Keshon Gilbert.

UCF snapped a 7-game skid with a 76-72 win over Utah, fueled by Moustapha Thiam’s two-way play.

Houston edged out Arizona in a gritty battle, fueled by Milos Uzan’s poise and J’Wan Roberts’ energy, while Caleb Love kept Arizona close.

Miami secured a win over Syracuse behind standout games from Matthew Cleveland and Jalil Bethea, while Eddie Lampkin Jr. dominated inside.

Villanova pulled away in the second half behind Dixon's scoring burst and Poplar’s consistency, although Xavier's Maddox impressed.

Tennessee dominated with defense and efficient scoring. Lanier, Milicic Jr., and Zeigler led the way, while Oklahoma’s Fears showed flashes.

St. Joe’s backcourt duo shined in a 76-63 win over St. Louis, while Rasheer Fleming struggled offensively but impacted the game defensively.

Scouting takeaways from BYU vs. UCF, highlighting key performances, strengths, and areas for improvement of top prospects.