NCAA men’s Elite Eight power rankings: From favorites to wild cards, who’s going to Indy?
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Sweet 16 round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament featured thrilling games, with all three remaining No. 1 seeds advancing to the Elite Eight.
- Duke narrowly defeated St. John’s after a strong second-half comeback, while Illinois, Tennessee, and Providence also secured victories in challenging environments.
- The Big Ten conference dominates the Elite Eight with four teams: Michigan, Purdue, Illinois, and the emerging Iowa, led by first-year coach Ben McCollum.
- The upcoming weekend promises four intense matchups to decide the Final Four participants, with analysis on the best paths to the national championship included in the Bracket Central series.
- This coverage is part of the Bracket Central series sponsored by E*Trade from Morgan Stanley, maintaining full editorial independence from sponsors.
