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Andy Katz | krikya18.com Correspondent | February 2, 2026

Duke vs. North Carolina headlines 10 men's basketball games to watch this week

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It's a new week of the men's college basketball season, so Andy Katz has you covered with 10 games to watch this week.

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1. Duke at North Carolina

How to watch: 6:30 p.m ET Saturday on ESPN

The best rivalry in the game renews with the first game in Chapel Hill. Duke is the clear favorite in the ACC, but the Tar Heels can always make their mark by taking down the Blue Devils. 

2. UConn at St. John’s

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

First place is on the line at Madison Square Garden as the Red Storm attempt to tie the Huskies atop the Big East. 

3. Illinois at Michigan State

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

This game is always highly entertaining and has Big Ten and NCAA tournament seeding implications. 

4. Kansas at Texas Tech

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

The Jayhawks are surging and the Red Raiders are smarting after a loss at UCF. This could have top-three Big 12 finish ramifications. 

5. Houston at BYU

How to watch: 10:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN

The Cougars’ offense will be tested against Houston’s defense. BYU needs a signature Big 12 win. 

6. Tennessee at Kentucky

How to watch: 8:30 p.m. ET Saturday on ESPN

This is always a heated rivalry in the SEC. And the Wildcats and Vols had significant wins this past Saturday over Arkansas and Auburn, respectively. 

7. Texas A&M at Alabama

How to watch: 7 p.m. ET Wednesday on SEC Network

The Aggies are atop the SEC and the Tide are one of the likely title contenders down the stretch. 

8. Florida at Texas A&M

How to watch: 8:30 p.m. ET Saturday on SEC Network

The Aggies have a contender/pretender type of week in the SEC.

9. Michigan at Ohio State

How to watch: 1 p.m. ET Sunday on CBS

This will be another major road test for the Wolverines and a golden opportunity for the Buckeyes to get a season-changing win. 

10. Utah State at New Mexico

How to watch: 11 p.m. ET Wednesday on FS1

The winner is back in a poll position in first place in the Mountain West. 

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