{"id":16103,"date":"2026-03-27T12:14:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bettingpremier.com\/blog\/?p=16103"},"modified":"2026-03-27T12:14:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T12:14:48","slug":"ncaa-mens-basketball-sweet-16-schedule-expert-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettingpremier.com\/blog\/ncaa-mens-basketball-sweet-16-schedule-expert-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball Sweet 16 Predictions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The college basketball season is nearing its end, moving fast towards the NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball National Championship. Currently, a set of Sweet 16 rounds is set to commence, with 8 remaining teams aiming for the Elite Eight. Only four of these teams will enter the Elite Eight, as Illinois, Iowa, Arizona, and Purdue are already qualified. So, the upcoming NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball Sweet 16 Rounds will decide the potential Champion. In this article, let&#8217;s look at the schedule, preview, and expert picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a id='anchor-id66277822931309894' href='https:\/\/imstore.bet365affiliates.com\/Tracker.aspx?AffiliateId=30805&AffiliateCode=365_813297&CID=194&DID=84&TID=1&PID=149&LNG=1' target='_blank' rel='nofollow noopener'><img id='id66277822931309894' src='' border='0' alt='advertisement' \/><center><span style=\"font-size: 11px; color: gray;\">advertisement<\/span><\/center><\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<script>\r\n\t\t\t\tfunction func66277822931309674 () {\r\n\t\t\t\tlet myImage = document.querySelector('#id66277822931309894'),\r\n\t\t\t\t\taTag = document.querySelector('#anchor-id66277822931309894');\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\tfunction loadImage(src) {\r\n\t\t\t\t\treturn new Promise((resolve, reject) => {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmyImage.addEventListener('load', () => resolve(myImage));\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmyImage.addEventListener('error', err => reject(err));\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmyImage.src = src;\r\n\t\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\tloadImage('https:\/\/imstore.bet365affiliates.com\/?AffiliateCode=365_813297&CID=194&DID=84&TID=1&PID=149&LNG=1')\r\n\t\t\t\t\t.then(myImage => console.log('s'))\r\n\t\t\t\t\t.catch(err => {\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log('err');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tmyImage.src = 'https:\/\/bettingpremier.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/728x90.gif';\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\taTag.setAttribute('href', 'http:\/\/www.bet365.com\/home\/?affiliate=365_813297');\r\n\t\t\t\t\t});\r\n\t\t\t\t} func66277822931309674 ();\r\n\t\t\t<\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-previously-in-ncaa-men-s-basketball\">Previously in NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball has moved to the Sweet 16 stage, with 4 teams already qualified for the Elite Eight. The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Texas Longhorns by a two-point difference. Likewise, the Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers with a 6-point lead. Notably, Bennett Stirtz amazed the team by scoring 20 points. The Illinois Fighting Illini won over the Houston Cougars, scoring 65 to the Houston Cougars&#8217; 55. Lastly, the Arizona Wildcats beat the Arkansas Razorbacks with a substantial difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ncaa-men-s-basketball-sweet-16-schedule\">NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball Sweet 16 Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-duke-blue-devils-vs-st-john-s-red-storm\">Duke Blue Devils vs St. John&#8217;s Red Storm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 27 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 07:10 PM ET | 04:10 PM PT | 04:40 AM IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Capital One Arena, Washington<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-michigan-wolverines-vs-alabama-crimson-tide\">Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 27 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 07:35 PM ET | 04:35 PM PT | 05:05 AM IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> United Center, Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-connecticut-huskies-vs-michigan-state-spartans\">Connecticut Huskies vs Michigan State Spartans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 27 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 09:45 PM ET | 06:45 PM PT | 07:15 AM IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Capital One Arena<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iowa-state-cyclones-vs-tennessee-volunteers\">Iowa State Cyclones vs Tennessee Volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 27 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:10 PM ET | 07:10 PM PT | 07:40 AM IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> United Center, Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-elite-eight-schedule\">Elite Eight Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-illinois-fighting-illini-vs-iowa-hawkeyes\">Illinois Fighting Illini vs Iowa Hawkeyes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 28 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 06:09 PM ET | 03:09 PM PT | 03:39 AM IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Toyota Center, Houston<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arizona-vs-purdue\">Arizona vs Purdue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 28 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 08:49 PM ET | 05:49 PM PT | 06:19 AM IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> SAP Center, San Jose<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ncaa-men-s-basketball-sweet-16-predictions\">NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball &#8211; Sweet 16 Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-duke-blue-devils-vs-st-john-s-red-storm-0\">Duke Blue Devils vs St. John&#8217;s Red Storm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 27 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 07:10 PM ET | 04:10 PM PT | 04:40 AM IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Capital One Arena, Washington<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-duke-blue-devils-roster\">Duke Blue Devils Roster<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cameron Boozer<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cayden Boozer<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maliq Brown<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brock Davis<\/td><td>Guard\/Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Isaiah Evans<\/td><td>Guard\/Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Darren Harris<\/td><td>Guard\/Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nikolas Khamenia<\/td><td>Guard\/Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dame Sarr<\/td><td>Guard\/Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jack Scott<\/td><td>Guard\/Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cameron Sheffield<\/td><td>Guard\/Forward<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-st-john-s-red-storm-roster\">St. John\u2019s Red Storm Roster<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dylan Darlin<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zuby Ejiofor<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bryce Hopkins<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sadiku Ibine Ayo<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ian Jackson<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fotis Konstantinidis<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lefteris Liotopoulos<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dillon Mitchell<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelvin Odih<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ruben Prey<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Joson Sanon<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oziyah Sellers<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Handje Tamba<\/td><td>Center<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preview\">Preview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Duke Blue Devils are currently leading the Atlantic Coast rankings. They have one of the best offenses in the NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball division. Their scoring is slightly better than St John&#8217;s Red Storm. The Red Storm, on the other hand, is also a strong club, but has a few shortcomings. Their steals and rebounds are less effective, which might allow more possession for the Blue Devils. Besides, their scoring ability is also not that good. Hence, the Duke Blue Devils are favored to win in this NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball Sweet 16 Round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pick:<\/em><\/strong><em> The Duke Blue Devils. <\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-michigan-wolverines-vs-alabama-crimson-tide-0\">Michigan Wolverines vs Alabama Crimson Tide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 27 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 07:35 PM ET | 04:35 PM PT | 05:05 AM IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> United Center, Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-michigan-wolverines-roster\">Michigan Wolverines Roster<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nimari Burnett<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elliot Cadeau<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roddy Gayle Jr.<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oscar Goodman<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Harrison Hochberg<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Morez Johnson Jr.<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Malick Kordel<\/td><td>Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Yaxel Lendeborg<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aday Mara<\/td><td>Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trey McKenney<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Will Tschetter<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alabama-crimson-tide-roster\">Alabama Crimson Tide Roster<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amari Allen<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jalil Bethea<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taylor Bol Bowen<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jack Fagan<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Houston Mallette<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jacob Martin<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preston Murphy Jr.<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Labaron Philon Jr.<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aiden Sherrell<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Noah Williamson<\/td><td>Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Latrell Wrightsell Jr.<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>London Jemison<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Klark James<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preview-0\">Preview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Michigan Wolverines have been good in the NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball Playoffs recently. Their offense is considerably strong enough to withstand the Crimson Tides&#8217; pressure. Particularly, their assists are more frequent and precise. The Alabama Crimson Tide, on the other hand, comes with a better scoring average. They also have a better rebound rate. The Michigan Wolverines slightly have a better three-pointer. However, the Alabama Crimson Tide&#8217;s overall form will outperform the Wolverines in this NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pick:<\/em><\/strong><em> The Michigan Wolverines.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-connecticut-huskies-vs-michigan-state-spartans-0\">Connecticut Huskies vs Michigan State Spartans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 27 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 09:45 PM ET | 06:45 PM PT | 07:15 AM IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Capital One Arena<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-connecticut-huskies-roster\">Connecticut Huskies Roster<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alex Karaban<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tarris Reed Jr.<\/td><td>Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Braylon Mullins<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eric Reibe<\/td><td>Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jayden Ross<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Malachi Smith<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alec Millender<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dwayne Koroma<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jacob Furphy<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rrezon Elezaj<\/td><td>Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jacob Ross<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Uro\u0161 Paunovic<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-michigan-state-spartans-roster\">Michigan State Spartans Roster<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coen Carr<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carson Cooper<\/td><td>Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jeremy Fears Jr.<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trey Fort<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jaxon Kohler<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jesse McCulloch<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nick Sanders<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jordan Scott<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kur Teng<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brennan Walton<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Colin Walton<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cam Ward<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preview-1\">Preview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Connecticut Huskies are good at three-pointers and frequent assists. But they are often outpowered as they leave possession more frequently. Mainly, their front-court dominance is very apparent, making their opponents stumble. They are also good at defense, having allowed fewer points. Conversely, the Michigan State Spartans bring a similar form that has mild setbacks in defense. A lack of a consistent scorer on the team leaves them offensively weak. Therefore, the UConn Huskies are the favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pick:<\/em><\/strong><em> The Connecticut Huskies.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iowa-state-cyclones-vs-tennessee-volunteers-0\">Iowa State Cyclones vs Tennessee Volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 27 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:10 PM ET | 07:10 PM PT | 07:40 AM IST (Next Day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> United Center, Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iowa-state-cyclones-roster\">Iowa State Cyclones Roster<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jamarion Batemon<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blake Buchanan<\/td><td>Forward\/Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nate Heise<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cade Kelderman<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tamin Lipsey<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Xzavion Mitchell<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Milan Momcilovic<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eric Mulder<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dominick Nelson<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dominykas Pleta<\/td><td>Forward\/Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anthony Rise<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Killyan Toure<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tennessee-volunteers-roster\">Tennessee Volunteers Roster<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amaree Abram<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bishop Boswell<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DeWayne Brown II<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ethan Burg<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jaylen Carey<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Campbell Duncan<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>J.P. Estrella<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amari Evans<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ja&#8217;Kobi Gillespie<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Troy Henderson<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grant Hurst<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Clarence Massamba<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Felix Okpara<\/td><td>Center<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gavin Paull<\/td><td>Guard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cade Phillips<\/td><td>Forward<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preview-2\">Preview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Iowa State Cyclones have a higher scoring average, being one of the elite clubs in the division. Their defense was outstanding in the last ten games, as they consistently restricted their opponents&#8217; scoring. Their field goal percentage is also good, making them a strong contender. Similarly, the Tennessee Volunteers have a balanced attack and a decent defense. But their efficiency is underwhelming when compared with Iowa State&#8217;s overall quality. The Tennessee State squad has a low number of three-pointers and lags behind in scoring average. In short, the Iowa State Cyclones have a better winning prospect in this NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The Pick:<\/em><\/strong><em> Iowa State Cyclones.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The remaining matchups in the NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball Sweet 16 are about to occur. Meanwhile, the Elite Eight rounds are getting ready on one side with Illinois, Iowa, Arizona, and Purdue. When the games end, the Elite Eight will commence, gearing up towards the NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball Final Four.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The college basketball season is nearing its end, moving fast towards the NCAA Men&#8217;s Basketball National Championship. Currently, a set of Sweet 16 rounds is set to commence, with 8 remaining teams aiming for the Elite Eight. 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