By Paul Casey Gotham
A glance at some of the interesting tilts on this week’s college basketball slate.
Kansas at Kansas State — tonight, 9p.m.
K-State’s season is falling harder than former Western New York Congressman Chris Lee’s political career. A victory tonight could provide a taste of redemption.
Michigan State at Ohio State — Tuesday, 9 p.m.
The Buckeyes coming off their first loss, and the Spartans in need of a signature win.
Georgetown at U Conn — Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Is it possible that Austin Freeman gets a little more motivated at the prospect of outplaying Kemba Walker?
St. Louis at St. Bonaventure — Wednesday, 7 p.m.
The Bonnies want to host a first round game in the upcoming A10 tournament. Right now, St. Bonaventure is where they need to be to do such a thing. The Billikens want to supplant the Bonnies.
Canisius at Niagara — Wednesday, 7 p.m.
The Griffs are looking for a first-round bye in the MAAC tournament. The Purple Eagles would like to bounce their rival.
Richmond at Temple — Thursday, 7 p.m.
It’s a battle for second place in the A 10.
U Conn at Louisville — Friday, 9 p.m.
What’s this? A Big East game on Friday night? And it’s not the tournament? Tournament seeding is on the line.
VCU at Wichita State – Friday, 7 p.m.
This year’s Bracketbusters starts with a bang. Two teams, with NCAA Tournament prospects, clash.
Pittsburgh at St. John’s — Saturday, high noon
The Johnnies have defeated how many ranked teams at The Garden this year?
Notre Dame at West Virginia — Saturday, 1 p.m.
How tough are the Irish? This game will give clues to that answer.
Washington at Arizona — Saturday, 6 p.m.
Washington’s Isaiah Thomas supposedly has a chip on his shoulder. The Wildcats have the Huskies in their rear view mirror. For now.
Utah State at St. Mary’s — Saturday, 9 p.m.
Truth and consequences and who has what it takes to win a game, or two, in The Dance.
Ohio State at Purdue — Sunday, 1 p.m.
Jared Sullinger versus JaJuan Johnson. That matchup alone is reason to watch this game.
St. Bonaventure at Richmond — Sunday, 3 p.m.
Senior point guards, Ogo Adegboye and Kevin Anderson could be squaring off for the last time.
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