Villanova, running rampant through the NCAA tournament field, now gets a shot against No. 1 Kansas. (Getty)
After a truly wild and unpredictable first weekend, the cream is beginning to rise to the top at the 2016 NCAA Tournament.
The first two Elite 8 matchups are both “chalk,” No. 1 vs. No. 2 seeds. While that’s no fun for those who like the underdog, it’s perfect for those who like to see the best display of basketball. In the South, Kansas and Villanova have looked like the two best teams in the country during the tournament, and in the West, a matchup between Oregon and Oklahoma features an unmatched array of athleticism and offensive firepower.
A trip to Houston is on the line. You can click here for full Elite 8 predictions, and you can read on for a look at when and where everyone will be playing:
Elite 8 Schedule
Saturday, March 26, 2016
West Region: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
Oregon vs. Oklahoma, 6:09 p.m. ET, CBS
South Region: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky
Kansas vs. Villanova: 8:49 p.m. ET, CBS
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Midwest Region: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Virginia vs. Syracuse: 6:09 p.m. ET, TBS
East Region: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
North Carolina vs. Notre Dame: 8:49 p.m. ET, TBS