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Andy Katz | krikya168vip.com Correspondent | February 16, 2026

Top 10 men's college basketball games to watch this week, from Andy Katz

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Another exciting week of men's college basketball awaits and Andy Katz has revealed his top 10 games to watch. The week begins Monday with Houston visiting Iowa State in a Big 12 showdown.

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1. Michigan vs. Duke

How to watch: 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN | Washington, D.C.

This could be the game of the year between two likely No. 1 seeds. 


2. Michigan at Purdue
 

How to watch: 6:30 p.m. ET Tuesday on Peacock

This is the only meeting between the preseason picks for two of the top teams. But this game means more for the Boilermakers as they try to get a triple bye. 

3. Houston at Iowa State


How to watch: 9 p.m. ET Monday on ESPN

The Cyclones are coming off a win over Kansas and now have a chance to go through quite a back-to-back if they can knock off the new Big 12 No. 1 in Houston. 

4. Arizona at Houston

How to watch: 3 p.m. ET Saturday on ABC

The Wildcats may need some help from Iowa State to catch the Cougars. 

5. Arkansas at Alabama

How to watch: 7 p.m. ET Wednesday on ESPN

The chase is on to catch Florida in the SEC. 

6. Indiana at Purdue

How to watch: 8 p.m. ET Friday on FOX

This rivalry never disappoints. 

7. Tennessee at Vanderbilt

How to watch: 2 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN+

This in-state rivalry has SEC bye ramifications. 

8. Nebraska at Iowa

How to watch: 9 p.m. ET Tuesday on Big Ten Network

This is a Big Ten rivalry that has Big Ten seed implications. 

9. UConn at Villanova

How to watch: 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday on TNT/TruTv

This is likely the Wildcats' best chance for a win against one of the top two teams in the Big East. 

10. North Carolina at NC State

How to watch: 7 p.m. ET Tuesday on ESPN

The Tar Heels will play their first full game without injured Caleb Wilson. 
 

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