The Sweet 16 has begun, which means that the NCAA playoffs, also known as the Elite Eight, will be here in just two days. Now is the time for the best teams to really show what they can do.
Things are about to get really tough, so let’s see who goes first.
It looked like UConn would keep going strong because they beat San Diego State for the second time in two years. Still more questions: Can Purdue forget that they lost in the first round a year ago and win a title?
Can NC State keep going like Cinderella? In the next few days, we’ll answer all of those questions and more.
Here is a list of all eight teams that have made it to the Elite Eight. Thursday has four games.
Which 8 people are in the Elite 8?
No. 6 Clemson Tigers vs. No. 4 Alabama
No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 1 UConn Huskies
No. 11 NC State vs. TBD
No. 1 Purdue vs. TBD
Remaining Sweet 16 games
Thursday, March 28
- No. 6 Clemson 77, No. 2 Arizona 72
- No. 1 UConn 82, No. 5 San Diego State 52
- No. 4 Alabama 89, No. 1 North Carolina 87
- No. 3 Illinois 72, No. 2 Iowa State 69
Friday, March 29
- No. 11 NC State 67, No. 2 Marquette 58
- No. 1 Purdue 80, No. 5 Gonzaga 68
- No. 4 Duke vs. No. 1 Houston – 9:39 p.m. ET
- No. 3 Creighton vs. No. 2 Tennessee – 10:09 p.m. ET
The ACC basketball conference wants everyone to remember that it is still the March Madness king.
This story was first published on USA TODAY: Who is in the Elite 8? The most recent March Madness bracket changes and results
