The No. 14 Huskies (13-4, 5-1 Big East) host Ryan Kalkbrenner and the Bluejays (11-6, 4-2). The 7-foot-1 Kalkbrenner, averaging 17.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per outing, blocked six shots in each of the last two games, and 17 over the past three wins.
The No. 7 Golden Eagles (15-2, 6-0 Big East) go for the sweep of the Musketeers (11-7, 3-4). Marquette has won six in a row, including its fifth straight over Xavier, 72-70 on Dec. 21, 2024. David Joplin (MARQ) posted 19 points and three blocks.
The No. 24 Badgers (14-3, 4-2) bring a six-game win streak into their Big Ten tussle with the Trojans (11-6, 3-3). USC validated its 82-72 upset victory at then-No. 13 Illinois on Jan. 11 with a 99-89 triumph over Iowa at home three days later.
The Red Storm look for a fifth straight victory when they cross the Hudson River to visit the Pirates in Big East play. St. John's sits at 6-1 in the conference following its current run, with RJ Luis Jr. averaging 21.8 points during the streak.
The Hoosiers link up with the Buckeyes. Indiana has won four of its past five versus Ohio State, sweeping two games in 2023-24. Malian center Oumar Ballo (IU) averaged 14.3 points and 12.3 rebounds across three previous road games this season.
The No. 1 Tigers, sans Johni Broome, brace for the No. 23 Bulldogs in an SEC affair. Auburn began indefinite life without its AP preseason All-American by beating No. 15 Mississippi State 88-66 on Jan. 25. Broome is sidelined with a sprained ankle.
The Huskies (10-7, 1-5 Big Ten) host the No. 17 Boilermakers (13-4, 5-1). The lone meeting between the programs since the 1960s came at the 2009 NCAA Tournament, with Purdue holding off Washington's rally for a 76-74 victory in the second round.
The Pirates (6-10, 1-4 Big East) go up against the Bulldogs (7-10, 0-6). Seton Hall sophomore Isaiah Coleman has averaged 21.3 points per game across his past seven outings. Butler tries to end a nine-game slide, its longest skid since 1989-90.
The red-hot Cardinals (12-5, 5-1) hit the road for an ACC engagement with the Orange (8-8, 2-3). Louisville has won six straight following an 82-78 victory at Pittsburgh behind Reyne Smith's 25 points. Syracuse boasts a four-game series win streak.
Chase Hunter and the Tigers (13-4, 5-1 ACC) visit the Yellow Jackets (8-9, 2-4). Hunter, a senior guard, averages 17.6 points per game after scoring 25 in a 77-57 victory over Florida State. Georgia Tech has dropped two straight, both on the road.