UConn vs Michigan State: Sweet Sixteen Showdown

0:00On March 26th, Yukon faces Michigan State in the sweet 16 Friday night at 9.45pm at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The Husky's complex offense has been tougher teams to scout in short tournament prep time, but the Spartans got a head start with an October. Exhibition matchup. In that game back in late October, Yukon won by 7 despite missing two starters, jumping out to a 19-point lead with strong defense and... Goring from players like Solo Ball and Alex Kareban. Both teams have improved a lot since then, posting strong records. Yukon at 31 and 5, Michigan State at 27 and 7. Michigan State's point guard, Jeremy Fears Jr., who leads the nation with 9.4 assists per game, says seeing Yukon's speed, physicality, and movement firsthand helps their scouting. Players know the interior battle will be key. Following Yukon's terrace-read junior, Alex Kareban, and Eric Rivey against Michigan State's

1:00Biggs Jackson, Kohler and Carson Cooper, Reed, who torched UCLA for 31 points and 27 rebounds in the last round, has history against those Spartans from his Michigan days, and calls it an epic clash. Yukon Point Guard's Silas de Mary Jr. is also back healthier after an ankle sprain, ready to match up with Fears. With the series tied at 4 games each, this rematch promises physical basketball between two top programs as they fight for a spot in the elite. 8.