Duke, Alabama, Maryland, Arkansas Advance in Sweet 16

As the NCAA Tournament heads into the Sweet 16, all four No. 1 seeds remain, setting the stage for an exciting weekend. Highlighted matchups include No. 6 BYU facing No. 2 Alabama, with both teams boasting high-scoring offenses, and No. 4 Maryland taking on No. 1 Florida, who has shown strong performances, particularly from guard Walter Clayton Jr. Meanwhile, No. 10 Arkansas continues to capture attention as a Cinderella story after upsetting No. 2 St. John’s and now faces No. 3 Texas Tech, with significant public betting interest leaning towards Arkansas. Additionally, the NET rankings have proven effective this season, with 12 of the 16 Sweet 16 teams ranked in the top 19, although notable outliers like Gonzaga and Iowa State saw early exits despite high expectations. The tournament promises more surprises as teams vie for the Elite Eight.