The 2025 NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament continued yesterday with four Sweet 16 matchups. Here are some quick recap of the games of the teams that advanced the Elite Eight plus stat lines for players who can reasonably be expected to be the top 10 of the 2025 NBA Draft.
**Duke 100, Arizona 93**
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Duke held off Arizona in a high-scoring battle where both teams pushed the tempo and shot well. Duke leaned on their superstar freshman, while Arizona struggled to contain him despite a big night from their veteran guards.
**Top-10 Prospects:**
• **Cooper Flagg (Duke)** — Consensus #1 pick, Flagg delivered a signature performance with 30 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks, taking over down the stretch and showing elite two-way impact.
**Alabama 113, BYU 88**
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Alabama unleashed a historic offensive onslaught, hitting 25 threes and overwhelming BYU. The Crimson Tide’s spacing and shooting gave NBA scouts plenty to think about.
**Top-10 Prospects:**
• **Markus King (Alabama)** — Firmly in the top-10 mix, the 6’8” wing scored 24 points, hit NBA-range threes, defended multiple positions, and looked every bit like a modern lottery forward.
**Florida 87, Maryland 71**
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Florida methodically pulled away in the second half after a tight first period, fueled by their dynamic freshman guard and depth. Maryland couldn’t keep pace late despite a scrappy effort.
**Top-10 Prospects:**
• **Darryn Peterson (Florida)** — Climbing toward the top-10, Peterson tallied 21 points with shot-making and playmaking flashes that continue to impress scouts, though questions remain about his size for a full-time NBA 2-guard.
**Texas Tech 85, Arkansas 83 (OT)**
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Texas Tech erased a 16-point second-half deficit and outlasted Arkansas in overtime. Their star forward made timely plays on both ends to fuel the comeback.