Hoopnight 2/25

Game of the Night

Texas (23-4) at Kansas State (18-8) 9:00 p.m. ESPN

The hottest team in the Big 12 takes on the hottest player. Both of these teams have beat my alma mater this season, and I'm still psyched to see them play. Nobody knows who will step up for Texas tonight, but everybody knows who will come up big for the Wildcats. By the way, Beasley has passed Carmelo Anthony as the NCAA freshman with the most double-doubles. And counting.

Also Intriguing

Marquette at Villanova 7:00 p.m. ESPN

The Wildcats have seemingly risen from the dead and now back into bubble discussion. A win tonight over a hot Marquette squad tonight and the Wildcats are probably right on the cusp of the bracket. A loss? Back to the coffin...

San Diego at Saint Mary's 10:00 p.m

Quick turnaround for the Gaels, who will be looking to avoid dropping any further down the bracket against a Toreros squad that beat them in January. Can't look ahead to upcoming showdown with Zags.