NCAA Sweet Sixteen: Elite Guard Showdowns & Rivalries

0:00On March 25th, the sweet 16 in this year's NCAA tournament promises non-stop thrills after a first weekend full of top seeds advancing without major upsets. Eight powerhouse matchups kick off Thursday and Friday evenings, featuring big-name programs, star players and NBA prospects all vying for elite. Eight spots, no true Cinderella's left, just legit contenders ready to battle. Fans are buzzing over elite guard showdowns, like Arkansas freshman Darius A.Cuff Jr. leading the number 4 seed razorbacks against number 1. Arizona both loaded with first round draft talent. Later that night, Houston's Kingston Fleming faces Illinois's Keaton Wagler in another lottery pick clash, pitting two of the nation's best teams in a dial. South region showdown right in Houston's backyard. Rivalries add extra fire, such as Nebraska versus Iowa. A rare Big 10 basketball twist from their old football days. Nebraska's first ever suite, 16 appearance against Iowa's return since 1999.

1:04Coaching legends collide too, like Dubes Young John Shayer taking on St. John's Rick Patino, whose red storm are scorching hot on a massive streak. Injury questions loom large, including Iowa State's Joshua Jefferson, Intinacy's Nate Amant, which could turn their defensive slugfest into a grind is just a Alabama's barrage of three pointer's tests Michigan's defense, while Yukon and Michigan State battle on the wings was stretched forward like Alex, Keroban and Jackson Kohler. These games deliver everything from revenge stories to historic runs, setting up what could be the best weekend of college hoops yet, grab your popcorn, and don't miss a tip off.