After early exits the last two NCAA tournaments, Kansas is through to the Sweet 16. (Getty)
What could the NCAA tournament possibly have in store for an encore?
The first two rounds of the madness have lived up to the seemingly impossible expectations. There were more Round of 64 upsets than ever before. There have been transcendent individual performances, dominant team efforts and unbelievable buzzer-beaters.
With the stakes now significantly higher, and with the way the wacky, unpredictable and unique season has played out thus far, this year’s Sweet 16 has the chance to be truly special.
Here’s a full look at when and where everyone will be playing. You can also click here for our picks and predictions for each game.
Sweet 16 Schedule
Note: All Times ET
Thursday, March 24, 2016
South Region: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky
Villanova vs. Miami: 7:10 p.m., CBS
Kansas vs. Maryland: 9:40 p.m. (30 minutes after conclusion of first game), CBS
West Region: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma: 7:37 p.m., TBS
Duke vs. Oregon: 10:55 p.m. (30 minutes after conclusion of first game), TBS
Friday, March 25, 2016
East Region: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin: 7:27 p.m., TBS
North Carolina vs. Indiana: 10:40 p.m. (30 minutes after conclusion of first game), TBS
Midwest Region: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Virginia vs. Iowa State: 7:10 p.m., CBS
Gonzaga vs. Syracuse: 9:40 p.m. (30 minutes after conclusion of first game), CBS