West Regional

No. 7 Florida (23-10) vs. No. 10 Virginia (22-9), 11a.m., TNT:

Florida underachieved relative to its talent level, but if their strong backcourt plays well, the Gators can hang with anybody and certainly can beat the Cavaliers. The key in this one is Virginia forward Mike Scott. The Cavaliers have no other offensive threat of note, but can the Gators handle Scott?

No. 2 Missouri (30-4) vs. No. 15 Norfolk State (25-9), 1:30 p.m., TNT:

Norfolk State wins with defense. Alas, Missouri is one of the best offensive teams in the nation. Worth watching: Can Norfolk State center Kyle O’quinn (15.9 ppg, 10.4 rpg) do anything in the low blocks, such as entice Missouri big man Ricardo Ratliffe into foul trouble?

No. 8 Memphis (26-8) vs. No. 9 St. Louis (25-7), 3:45 p.m., TBS:

Memphis Coach Josh Pastner has done a nice job this season, but his Xs-and-o’s matchup with St. Louis Coach Rick Majerus is unfair. Majerus probably has gym shorts older than Pastner. What Pastner does have, though, is better players.

No. 1Michigan State (27-7) vs. No. 16 Long Island Brooklyn (25-8), 6:15 p.m., TBS:

This is all about tempo. The faster the pace, the longer the Blackbirds can make things interesting. If this turns into a half-court affair, it will be ugly for the underdogs.