Top 10 men’s basketball games to watch this week, according to Andy Katz

With Week 3 of men’s college basketball underway, here are Andy Katz’s top 10 games to watch.

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All times are listed in ET

1. No. 4 Arizona at No. 3 UConn — 7 p.m. Wednesday on FS1

The Wildcats have emerged as a Final Four contender two weeks into the season while the Huskies seem to have found their groove again. 

2. No. 5 Duke vs. No. 24 Kansas — NYC, 9 p.m. Tuesday on ESPN

The Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson matchup looks unlikely with Peterson’s hamstring injury. Still, the Jayhawks need to rebound after last week’s loss at North Carolina. 

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3. No. 17 Michigan State vs. No. 12 Kentucky — NYC, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on ESPN

The Spartans are clicking while the Wildcats will need to reset after losing at Louisville.

4. No. 11 Alabama vs. No. 8 Illinois — Chicago, 9 p.m. Wednesday on FS1

 The Tide couldn’t handle Purdue’s Braden Smith. They will need to defend better on the perimeter to deal with the Illini’s perimeter. 

5. No. 23 Wisconsin vs. No. 9 BYU — 4 p.m. Friday on Peacock

This is a rematch of last season’s second-round W for the Cougars. Wisconsin seems to have been clicking a bit more than BYU here early, but the Cougars have played a better schedule. 

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6. Mississippi State vs. Kansas State — 9:30 p.m. Thursday on Peacock

Josh Hubbard vs. PJ Haggerty will be appointment viewing.

7. Virginia vs. Northwestern — 5 p.m. Friday on CBSSN

This is going to be a good barometer for both schools to see where they stand after solid starts to the season. 

8. West Virginia vs. Clemson — Charleston 6:30 p.m. Friday on ESPN2

The Mountaineers may be a sleeper team in the Big 12. 

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9. Dayton at Marquette — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on truTV

The Golden Eagles have not been able to get a marquee win yet while the Flyers could pick up a signature win on the road. 

10. Oregon State at Oregon — 10 p.m. Monday on FS1

This game is buried early in the season on a Monday night, but the rivalry usually produces a game worth watching.