Here are the top-10 games to watch this week in men’s college basketball, according to Andy Katz.
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1. Arizona at BYU
How to watch: 9 p.m ET Monday on ESPN
This could be the game of the year in the Big 12 — and that’s saying something. The undefeated Wildcats and freshman star Koa Peat against the surging Cougars and their first-year phenom AJ Dybantsa.
2. Nebraska at Michigan
How to watch: 7 p.m. ET Tuesday on Peacock
Who had this as a first-place showdown? Undefeated Nebraska at one-loss Michigan could be the game of the year in the Big Ten.
3. Michigan at Michigan State
How to watch: 8 p.m. ET Friday on FOX
The Wolverines could be facing a needed win to keep pace with the Huskers or could be in a position to stay strong atop the Big Ten. The Spartans could do the same if they pull off the win.
4. Illinois at Nebraska
How to watch: 4 p.m. ET Sunday on FS1
The Illini are still flying high after the win at Purdue while the Huskers will at worst be in a tie for first when this game occurs.
5. Louisville at Duke
How to watch: 7 p.m. ET Monday on ESPN
The Blue Devils are looking for the season sweep of the Cards, but this time they will face Mikel Brown Jr.
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6. BYU at Kansas
How to watch: 4:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN
The Cougars could be in a position to challenge for first if they beat Arizona or could need this one to keep pace. The Jayhawks will be primed for this monster showdown. Hopefully we get a AJ Dybantsa-Darryn Peterson matchup.
7. Purdue at Indiana
How to watch: 9 p.m. ET Tuesday on Peacock
The Boilermakers can’t afford to lose three in a row, while the Hoosiers finally got right at Rutgers. And the rivalry is always a must-watch.
8. USC at Iowa
How to watch: 7 p.m. ET Wednesday on Big Ten Network
This is a huge game for both schools. Southern Cal is looking for a Midwest sweep after winning at Wisconsin.
9. Kentucky at Vanderbilt
How to watch: 9 p.m. ET Tuesday on ESPN
The Wildcats are finding ways to win, while the Commodores have slid a bit back to the pack.
10. Texas Tech at UCF
How to watch: 12 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN2
This is a golden opportunity for the Knights to pick up another Quad 1 win.
Andy Katz is an NCAA.com correspondent. Katz worked at ESPN for 18 years as a college basketball reporter, host and anchor. He’s covered every Final Four since 1992, and the sport since 1986 as a freshman at Wisconsin. He is a former president of the United States Basketball Writers Association. Katz can also be seen covering college basketball on Big Ten Network during the regular season. Follow him on Twitter at @theandykatz.
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