Below are college basketball games that will be played in February that could dictate how the final standings look heading into the NCAA tournament:
1. Duke at Syracuse (Feb. 1): The Blue Devils trip to the Carrier Dome, as the two best teams in the ACC go at it for the first of two meetings this season.
2. Ohio State at Wisconsin (Feb. 1): One week before Wisconsin faces Michigan State, the Badgers host Ohio State. It’s their one meeting this season.
3. Iowa State at Oklahoma State (Feb. 3): Iowa State is a different team away from Hilton, and the Cyclones need to prove they can win on the road.
4. Wichita State at Indiana State (Feb. 5): If Wichita State gets through this game unscathed, the possibility of an unbeaten regular season shoots up exponentially.
5. Oregon at Arizona (Feb. 6): This is where Oregon needs to make statements – on the road, against teams with size. Can the Ducks beat big teams?
6. Michigan State at Wisconsin (Feb. 9): The Badgers continue to roll unbeaten, but are they going to be a Big Ten champion? This game will be a key.
7. Florida at Kentucky (Feb. 15): The first game between the SEC favorites. It will be interesting to see the development of Kentucky’s young players.
8. VCU at Saint Louis (Feb. 15): The Billikens are always brutal to play, and how VCU is able to compete in the half-court will be telling.
9. Villanova at Creighton (Feb. 16): Not your classic Big East rivalry, but Grant Gibbs could be back by this game for Creighton. Likely the two best teams in the league.
10. VCU at Massachusetts (Feb. 21): Maybe the two best teams in the Atlantic 10, this one will be up and down, fast-paced – and fun to watch.
11. Wisconsin at Iowa (Feb. 22): Where does Iowa stack up in the Big Ten race? The Hawkeyes have a slew of close losses, but they could get a big win here.
12. San Diego State at New Mexico (Feb. 22): The battle with Cameron Bairstow and Alex Kirk vs. San Diego State’s size and length make this one a must-watch.
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