Tuesday
No. 9 Michigan State at No. 20 Michigan
7 p.m.
ESPN
The Wolverines, led by Tim Hardaway Jr., are just half-game behind the Spartans for the Big 10 lead.
Thursday
No. 8 North Carolina at Virginia Tech
9 p.m.
ESPN
The Tar Heels suffered the worst loss under Roy Williams in their recent road game at FSU. Can they bounce back at the tough Cassell Coliseum?
Saturday
Alabama at No. 2 Kentucky
Noon
CBS
Though it's at Rupp Arena, this isn't a game that the Wildcats can take lightly because the Tide are playing well.
No. 5 Missouri at No. 3 Baylor
2 p.m.
ESPN
The Bears, one of three undefeated teams left this season, will face a tough test against the one-loss Tigers.
-- Doug Roberson, AJC
