Only a few officially announced, but this is what I've gathered from various message boards and forums for Saturday's games.
Kentucky/West Virginia is at 12:15 PM on CBS
Florida/UCLA is at 2:45 PM on CBS
Richmond/Morehead State is at 5:15 PM
San Diego State/Temple is at 6:10 PM
Pittsburgh/Butler is at 7:10 PM on TBS
Brigham Young/Gonzaga is at 7:45 PM
Wisconsin/Kansas State is at 8:40 PM
Connecticut/Cincinnati is at 9:40 PM on TBS
Mar 18, 2011 1:01am
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 4:59 PMMar 19, 2011 4:59 PM
End of the road for Pitt?
I don't like this matchup.
Both of Butler's inside players, Howard and Smith, are much more skilled than Gary McGhee. And Butler will hit its share of three pointers.
Ashton Gibbs has been playing outstanding basketball, though, and is capable of another 25-30 point effort.
Mar 19, 2011 4:59pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 5:35 PMMar 19, 2011 5:35 PM
Pitt should beat Butler, but I had Old Dominion beating Pitt here, so that shows how much I know.
Mar 19, 2011 5:35pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 6:11 PMMar 19, 2011 6:11 PM
I think Pitt will win by 8 to 12, but I am pulling for Hickory in this one. I like how smart Butler plays under Stevens' deliberate pace and the team's ability to dictate how the opposition will play, in addition the senior leadership in Howard and the explosiveness from outside in junior Shelvin Mack. He, along with Shawn Vanzant, will need to hit big shots from beyond the arc tonight to give the Bulldogs a chance.
"Welcome to Indiana basketball."
Mar 19, 2011 6:11pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 6:16 PMMar 19, 2011 6:16 PM
Yeah, I don't like how Pitt is kind of dumb and clumsy and Butler is a team that does a lot of the little things right.
Pitt struggles at the line and they have long offensive droughts where they get away from any clear plan and just kind of play free.
Pitt will have to really be ready for this game. Like in the locker room understand the importance and come out focused. Like you would get in a team such as Duke. I'm not sure Pitt is like that and this will tell a lot.
Mar 19, 2011 6:16pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 6:18 PMMar 19, 2011 6:18 PM
As the Hoosier state's motto states;
"In 49 other states, it's just basketball. But, this is Indiana."
That said...Pitt by about 12. Dont like the match-up for Butler. They are meeting a team who likes to grind it out and can play solid defense, which is what Butler does. But now, they dont have the superior players.
Mar 19, 2011 6:18pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 7:03 PMMar 19, 2011 7:03 PM
Best of luck to Pitt. I have them going all the way in my brackets.
Mar 19, 2011 7:03pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 7:32 PMMar 19, 2011 7:32 PM
Both Pitt and SDSU getting all they can handle right now.
SDSU up 3 with 11 mins to play and Pitt down 7 with 9 mins in 1st half.
Mar 19, 2011 7:32pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 7:41 PMMar 19, 2011 7:41 PM
killer_ewok;717690 wrote:Best of luck to Pitt. I have them going all the way in my brackets.
Those who don't study history are bound to repeat it. My condolences.
Mar 19, 2011 7:41pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 7:50 PMMar 19, 2011 7:50 PM
Pitt with a nice couple minutes there. Back within 3.
Mar 19, 2011 7:50pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 7:52 PMMar 19, 2011 7:52 PM
Butler really peaking at the right time, this is a great game to watch.
Mar 19, 2011 7:52pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 7:55 PMMar 19, 2011 7:55 PM
If Butler wins this, will Brad Stevens take advantage of chance #2 at incredibly high stock? Lots of good jobs open.
Mar 19, 2011 7:55pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 8:04 PMMar 19, 2011 8:04 PM
Pitt giving up way too many three-point attempts. Butler can knock those down so I'm not sure if they're waiting for them to miss or what but it won't happen.
Mar 19, 2011 8:04pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 8:12 PMMar 19, 2011 8:12 PM
Ill worry about Pitt winning after I get a SDSU win.
Mar 19, 2011 8:12pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 8:13 PMMar 19, 2011 8:13 PM
come on San Diego State
don't let Temple boring up the Sweet 16
Mar 19, 2011 8:13pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 8:30 PMMar 19, 2011 8:30 PM
Non;717740 wrote:come on San Diego State
don't let Temple boring up the Sweet 16
Exactly my thoughts.
Mar 19, 2011 8:30pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 8:31 PMMar 19, 2011 8:31 PM
Pitt looking good at the start of the 2nd half.
Mar 19, 2011 8:31pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 8:45 PMMar 19, 2011 8:45 PM
This game blows. Flops every fucking possession.
Mar 19, 2011 8:45pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 8:45 PMMar 19, 2011 8:45 PM
At least a dozen offensive fouls called in this game thus far.
Mar 19, 2011 8:45pm
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Sat, Mar 19, 2011 8:46 PMMar 19, 2011 8:46 PM
Butler is really fighting. Definitely a physical game.
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