The Post highlights three games that are must-see as the NCAA tournament continues with eight games on Saturday.
(4) Michigan vs. (5) VCU – South Region, 12:15 p.m., CBS
The day starts off with this game? Seriously? Don’t even bother to have your morning coffee. VCU’s “Havoc” defense and Michigan’s high-flying attack led by Glenn Robinson III will get your blood pumping.
This game will be fast-paced and well-coached. VCU’s Shaka Smart and Michigan’s John Beilein are two of the best in the nation. The onus for Michigan will be on point guard Trey Burke, who will have to deal with the most in-your-face defense he has all season long. The winners will be those watching.
(3) Marquette vs. (6) Butler – East Region, 7:45 p.m., CBS
Sign me up for one of these every year. Oh, that’s right. It’s a guarantee with Butler joining the new Big East. We’ll get a little preview of that Saturday with a pair of excellent teams going at it with a chance at the Sweet 16.
It’ll be an intruiging clash of styles. Marquette is very athletic, while Butler relies on its patience and the shooting ability of guys like Rotnei Clarke. The one thing the two have in common – physicality. Butler blankets teams on defense, but will Marquette be too quick? It’ll be very interesting to find out.
UPSET SPECIAL
(1) Gonzaga vs. (9) Wichita State – West Region, 8:40 p.m., TNT
Few teams looked as good as Wichita State on the first full day of games. The Shockers beat No. 8 Pittsburgh at its own style – physicality. And guess what? Gonzaga doesn’t respond well to that. Wichita State is kind of like the Southern team that gave the Zags fits in the second round – only better.
The Shockers are athletic, feisty and play good defense. Gonzaga is going to have a hard time scoring on a consisten basis. The Zags will be the first No. 1 seed to go down.
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