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I went 4-0 with my predictions yesterday so let's keep it going with tonight's games:
UCLA vs Gonzaga: Picking the Zags here because I legitimately think they're better and because I've consistently cheered against UCLA basketball for 20 years straight.
NC State vs Louisville: This is a bit trickier for me, but when in doubt I usually pick Rick Pitino, even if he does look near dead at times on the sideline. And what was up with that beard he was sporting earlier this year? I can't see Mike Anderson doing that.
Utah vs Duke: Going with Duke. They'll surely lose at some point but I don't think it will be here.
Michigan State vs Oklahoma: The Big 12 has suffered through a truly dreadful performance in the NCAA Tournament. I mean awful. Michigan State was underrated as a 7-seed and the Big 12 has been terrible. Also, I'm a Tom Izzo fan. Going with Sparty.
As like yesterday, this post will serve as a GameThread of sorts, so y'all have at it.
| TIME (CST) | MATCHUP | TV | Play-by-Play/Analyst/Sideline |
| 6:15 PM | (11) UCLA vs (2) Gonzaga | CBS | Nantz/Raftery/Hill/Wolfson |
| 6:37 PM | (8) NC State vs (4) Louisville | TBS | Lundquist/Spanarkel/LaForce |
| 8:45 PM | (5) Utah vs (1) Duke | CBS | Nantz/Raftery/Hill/Wolfson |
| 9:07 PM | (7) Michigan St vs (3) Oklahoma | TBS | Lundquist/Spanarkel/LaForce |
Enjoy your Friday night.