College Hoops Frenzy Continues: Top 25 Showdowns Dominate Week After Thanksgiving
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The college basketball season is heating up, with a new wave of marquee matchups set to take center stage this week. Following the thrilling Thanksgiving tournaments, the action doesn't slow down, with a whopping 10 games featuring top-25 opponents. No. 4 Duke, No. 6 Louisville, and No. 18 Kentucky are set for a grueling week, each facing two ranked opponents in quick succession. The Blue Devils will begin their week against reigning national champion No. 15 Florida on Tuesday, before traveling to East Lansing to face No. 7 Michigan State on Saturday. Duke's star freshman Cam Boozer has already passed three significant tests, defeating Texas, No. 21 Kansas, and No. 25 Arkansas. However, Florida's recent loss to TCU will be a concern for the Gators. Michigan State, on the other hand, has been rolling through a tough schedule, beating Arkansas, Kentucky, and No. 16 North Carolina. Louisville, led by Xavier transfer Ryan Conwell and stellar freshman Mikel Brown Jr., has been on a tear, scoring over 100 points in four games. The Cardinals will face stiff tests against No. 25 Arkansas on Wednesday and No. 22 Indiana on Saturday. Kentucky, plagued by injuries and turnovers, has struggled to find its footing. The Wildcats will face No. 16 North Carolina on Tuesday and No. 11 Gonzaga on Friday in Nashville. Gonzaga, which suffered its worst loss under coach Mark Few, will look to bounce back against the Wildcats. No. 5 UConn, led by preseason All-American Alex Karaban, high-scoring guard Solo Ball, and former Georgia point guard Silas Demary Jr., is again looking like a national title contender. The Huskies have wins over No. 9 BYU and No. 14 Illinois, but lost to No. 2 Arizona by four at home. UConn's next test will be against No. 21 Kansas on Tuesday. The college basketball scene offers a range of exciting matchups this week, including Purdue's showdown against No. 10 Iowa State and Arizona's visit from No. 20 Auburn. Two teams coming off tough losses, No. 13 Tennessee and No. 14 Illinois, will meet in Nashville on Saturday.
