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What to watch in college basketball this weekend: Alabama-Purdue, Caleb Love, Pitinos in Garden – The Athletic

NCAA March Madness: Top Games, Storylines to Watch This Weekend

On-Court Action Heats Up as College Basketball Tournament Enters Second Weekend

The NCAA Tournament is heating up, and there are plenty of exciting matchups to watch this weekend. Here are some of the top games to watch and storylines to follow:

Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Purdue Boilermakers

* When: Saturday, March 18th, 6:29 p.m. ET * Where: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN * TV: TBS Two of the hottest teams in the country face off in this Sweet 16 matchup. Alabama has looked unstoppable since losing to Tennessee in the SEC Tournament, while Purdue has shown resilience winning close games throughout the tournament. Both teams have multiple weapons, so this game could be a track meet.

Caleb Love and No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels

* When: Saturday, March 18th, 9:39 p.m. ET * Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA * TV: TBS Caleb Love has been on a tear in the NCAA tournament, carrying the Tar Heels to wins over Marquette and Baylor. He'll need to continue his strong play for North Carolina to have a chance against a tough UCLA team.

The Pitino Brothers in the Garden

* When: Sunday, March 19th, 12:10 p.m. ET * Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY * TV: CBS For the first time ever, two Pitino brothers will face off as head coaches in the NCAA Tournament. Richard Pitino's Iona Gaels take on Rick Pitino's Louisville Cardinals. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden, where Rick Pitino won the 1987 national championship with Providence.