TUCSON, AZ – JANUARY 29: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Washington Huskies during the college basketball game against the Arizona Wildcats at McKale Center on January 29, 2017 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
As February inevitably approaches, college basketball programs that have serious aspirations of making and competing in the NCAA Tournament will have a difficult time ignoring the importance of bolstering their respective resumes. While winning a conference title is still and should be a high priority for every program in college basketball, there has to be a heightened sense of awareness when it comes to working towards being apart of one of the most watched and anticipated postseason sports events of the year. As bracketology rankings become more prevalent, teams will inevitably shift their focus to garnering the key wins needed to gain a boost up in their perceived seeding going into the tournament. Starting this week, the journey to the tournament will commence in earnest as a plethora of programs will attempt to make a name for themselves in the national spotlight.
Top 10 College Basketball Games For Week 13:
If you want to see the full NCAA basketball schedule for week 13- including TV dates and times – scroll down below for a provided link.
1. Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Duke Blue Devils (4)
Time: Monday, 7:00 PM E.T.
Location: Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, North Carolina
TV Channel: ESPN
The resilient defense of the Fighting Irish (13-8) will attempt to quell the prolific offense of the Blue Devils (18-3).
2. Kansas Jayhawks (7) vs. Kansas State Wildcats
Time: Monday, 9:00 PM E.T.
Location: Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kansas
TV Channel: ESPN
The high-octane offense of the Jayhawks (17-4) will look to overcome the underrated defense of the Wildcats (16-5).
3. Baylor Bears vs. Oklahoma Sooners (12)
Time: Tuesday, 9:00 PM E.T.
Location: Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, Oklahoma
TV Channel: ESPN2
The physical rebounders of the Bears (12-9) will look to take away opportunities from the high scoring Sooners (15-5).
4. Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Michigan State Spartans (5)
Time: Wednesday, 6:30 PM E.T.
Location: Breslin Center, East Lansing, Michigan
TV Channel: BTN
The capable defense of the Nittany Lions (15-8) will attempt to hold off the athletic playmakers of the Spartans (20-3).
5. Louisville Cardinals vs. Virginia Cavaliers (2)
Time: Wednesday, 7:00 PM E.T.
Location: John Paul Jones Arena
TV Channel: ESPN2
The well-rounded Cardinals (16-5) will attempt to score consistently against the top-ranked defense of the Cavaliers (20-1).
6. Houston Cougars vs. Cincinnati Bearcats (8)
Time: Wednesday, 7:00 PM E.T.
Location: BB&T Arena, Highland Heights, Kentucky
TV Channel: CBSSN
The physical defense of the Cougars (16-4) will look to do just enough to keep the fearless Bearcats (19-2) from remaining undefeated in conference play.
7. Creighton Blue Jays vs. Villanova Wildcats (1)
Time: Thursday, 6:30 PM E.T.
Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV Channel: FS1
The scrappy offense of the Blue Jays (17-5) will attempt to outscore the versatile offense of the Wildcats (20-1).
8. Texas Tech Red Raiders (10) vs. TCU Horned Frogs
Time: Saturday, 2:00 PM E.T.
Location: Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
TV Channel: ESPNU
The formidable defense of the Red Raiders (17-4) will look to limit the prolific offense of the Horned Frogs (15-6).
9. BYU Cougars vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs (14)
Time: Saturday, 10:00 PM E.T.
Location: McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, Washington
TV Channel: ESPN2
The capable defense of the Cougars (18-5) will have their work cut for them as they attempt to quell the elite offense of the Bulldogs (19-4).
10. Arizona Wildcats (9) vs. Washington Huskies
Time: Saturday, 10:30 PM E.T.
Location: Alaska Airlines Arena, Seattle, Washington
TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
The potent offense of the Wildcats (18-4) will look to penetrate the scrappy defense of the Huskies (15-6).
Entire Schedule For College Basketball Week 13
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