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ESPN College GameDay

NCAA Tournament East Region Deep Dive: Which Teams Are Scoring Machines?!

Mar 17, 2025
36:24

Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer,

discuss the East Region - the NCAA Tournament's biggest offensive powerhouse. BYU is ready to light up anyone in their path, but VCU lurks as a defensive force capable of shutting down the best. The guys also dive into Arizona’s star player that might be able to carry the team and if Duke can survive without Cooper Flagg.

 

0:00 - East region: The tourney's offensive powerhouse

2:02 - BYU: The elite scoring team

3:08 - VCU plays some of the best defense in the region

3:55 - Alabama isn't as tough as you think

5:00 - Why Oregon lost their way this season

6:30 - How college ball is evolving

11:30 - Baylor has been bit by the injury bug

14:22 - Arizona has the most enigmatic player in the country

17:02 - Can Akron's coach lead his team to upset Arizona?

22:26 - How long can Duke go without Cooper Flagg?

23:57 -  Why Montana doesn't stand a chance

25:37 - Saint Mary's is an anomaly this season

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