16 Things to Know About the Sweet 16

Get the inside scoop on the latest round of March Madness.

Sixteen Things to Know About the Tournament's Sweet 16 - The 2015 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 round tips off Thursday with the bracket's No. 1 overall seed Kentucky headlining with its match-up against pesky fifth-seeded West Virginia. Wanting you to be equipped with knowledge about the teams involved, BET.com put together this guide to follow the Sweet 16. March Madness indeed!(Photos from left: Don Juan Moore/Getty Images, Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Sixteen Things to Know About the Tournament's Sweet 16 - The 2015 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 round tips off Thursday with the bracket's No. 1 overall seed Kentucky headlining with its match-up against pesky fifth-seeded West Virginia. Wanting you to be equipped with knowledge about the teams involved, BET.com put together this guide to follow the Sweet 16. March Madness indeed!(Photos from left: Don Juan Moore/Getty Images, Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

West Virginia May Pose Biggest Threat to Kentucky - The Mountaineers aren't a great shooting team, but they're unorthodox offensively, meaning the Wildcats might have a hard time figuring them out. Beside that, West Virginia is as pesky as they come, forcing opponents into turnovers in a nation's best mark of 28 percent of their total possessions. (Photos from left: Jamie Sabau/Getty Images, Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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West Virginia May Pose Biggest Threat to Kentucky - The Mountaineers aren't a great shooting team, but they're unorthodox offensively, meaning the Wildcats might have a hard time figuring them out. Beside that, West Virginia is as pesky as they come, forcing opponents into turnovers in a nation's best mark of 28 percent of their total possessions. (Photos from left: Jamie Sabau/Getty Images, Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Bob Huggins's Mountaineers Did In Calipari's Kentucky in 2010 - If there's anyone capable of upsetting undefeated Kentucky, it just might be West Virginia's Bob Huggins. The veteran coach is 8-2 all time coaching against John Calipari. Huggy Bear also led the Mountaineers to an NCAA Tournament upset of the 2010 Wildcats, which featured future NBA stars like John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Bledsoe.(Photos from left: Jamie Sabau/Getty Images, Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Bob Huggins's Mountaineers Did In Calipari's Kentucky in 2010 - If there's anyone capable of upsetting undefeated Kentucky, it just might be West Virginia's Bob Huggins. The veteran coach is 8-2 all time coaching against John Calipari. Huggy Bear also led the Mountaineers to an NCAA Tournament upset of the 2010 Wildcats, which featured future NBA stars like John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Bledsoe.(Photos from left: Jamie Sabau/Getty Images, Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Irish's High-Powered Offense Against Wichita State's Stifling Defense - This third-seeded Notre Dame vs. No. 7 Wichita State game is a classic high-powered offense versus intense defense clash. The Fighting Irish, led by Jerian Grant (16.8 points per game) has the 12th-ranked offense in the country, pouring in 78.8 points per contest, while the Shockers have the sixth-best defense. Although Wichita State's defense is solid, they aren't great defending the three and that's where Notre Dame can and will do damage.(Photos from left: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images, Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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Irish's High-Powered Offense Against Wichita State's Stifling Defense - This third-seeded Notre Dame vs. No. 7 Wichita State game is a classic high-powered offense versus intense defense clash. The Fighting Irish, led by Jerian Grant (16.8 points per game) has the 12th-ranked offense in the country, pouring in 78.8 points per contest, while the Shockers have the sixth-best defense. Although Wichita State's defense is solid, they aren't great defending the three and that's where Notre Dame can and will do damage.(Photos from left: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images, Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Marcus Paige Playing to Potential - The North Carolina Tar Heels will go as Marcus Paige goes. The point guard didn't quite have the All-American year he was capable of. If the No. 4 Tar Heels are going to have a real shot at taking top-seeded Wisconsin out, they're going to need Paige to pressure the Badgers' defense and isolate their bigs. Is he up to it?(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Marcus Paige Playing to Potential - The North Carolina Tar Heels will go as Marcus Paige goes. The point guard didn't quite have the All-American year he was capable of. If the No. 4 Tar Heels are going to have a real shot at taking top-seeded Wisconsin out, they're going to need Paige to pressure the Badgers' defense and isolate their bigs. Is he up to it?(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Wisconsin's Frontcourt Should Feast on UNC Without Kennedy Meeks - If North Carolina big man Kennedy Meeks (sprained left knee) can't play, Wisconsin shouldn't have a problem feasting inside with Frank Kaminsky and Sam Dekker, two of the better bigs in the country. Making life more difficult for UNC is that both Kaminsky and Dekker have an outside game, meaning the bigs the Tar Heels do have will have to honor their shooting touch as well. If Meeks can't play, the Tar Heels lose 11.6 points and 7.4 rebounds of production they'll need to make up somewhere else.(Photos from left: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images, Mike McGinnis/Getty Images, Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Wisconsin's Frontcourt Should Feast on UNC Without Kennedy Meeks - If North Carolina big man Kennedy Meeks (sprained left knee) can't play, Wisconsin shouldn't have a problem feasting inside with Frank Kaminsky and Sam Dekker, two of the better bigs in the country. Making life more difficult for UNC is that both Kaminsky and Dekker have an outside game, meaning the bigs the Tar Heels do have will have to honor their shooting touch as well. If Meeks can't play, the Tar Heels lose 11.6 points and 7.4 rebounds of production they'll need to make up somewhere else.(Photos from left: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images, Mike McGinnis/Getty Images, Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

First Time, Like Old Times - Second-seeded Arizona and No. 6 Xavier have never played before, but they have history heading into their Sweet 16 match-up Thursday. That's because Xavier's coach Chris Mack was Wildcats coach Sean Miller's assistant for five years at Xavier before Miller left town for Arizona. These two definitely know each other well.(Photos from left: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images, Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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First Time, Like Old Times - Second-seeded Arizona and No. 6 Xavier have never played before, but they have history heading into their Sweet 16 match-up Thursday. That's because Xavier's coach Chris Mack was Wildcats coach Sean Miller's assistant for five years at Xavier before Miller left town for Arizona. These two definitely know each other well.(Photos from left: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images, Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

After Kentucky, Vegas Is Riding With Arizona - In Las Vegas's updated odds to win the NCAA Tournament, Kentucky is still even money, but Arizona's odds improved to 13/2 for second place. The latter Wildcats are arguably the most-balanced team and Stanley Johnson is as good a player as there is in the country, averaging 14 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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After Kentucky, Vegas Is Riding With Arizona - In Las Vegas's updated odds to win the NCAA Tournament, Kentucky is still even money, but Arizona's odds improved to 13/2 for second place. The latter Wildcats are arguably the most-balanced team and Stanley Johnson is as good a player as there is in the country, averaging 14 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Xavier Star Doubles as Uber Driver - Xavier's Matt Stainbrook is the heart and soul of the Musketeers. The senior center also leads a double life. When he's not piling up buckets and racking up rebounds for Xavier, he's driving customers around as an Uber driver. Hey, why not, right?(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Xavier Star Doubles as Uber Driver - Xavier's Matt Stainbrook is the heart and soul of the Musketeers. The senior center also leads a double life. When he's not piling up buckets and racking up rebounds for Xavier, he's driving customers around as an Uber driver. Hey, why not, right?(Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Can NC State Defeat Louisville Again? - NC State scored a 74-65 win over Louisville back on February 14, helping the Wolfpack punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Now, they're in the tourney and they meet again, with NC State as the eighth seed and Louisville fourth. Sophomore guard Anthony Barber had 21 points that day. Can he and the Wolfpack get it done one more time against the Cardinals? (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Can NC State Defeat Louisville Again? - NC State scored a 74-65 win over Louisville back on February 14, helping the Wolfpack punch their ticket to the NCAA Tournament. Now, they're in the tourney and they meet again, with NC State as the eighth seed and Louisville fourth. Sophomore guard Anthony Barber had 21 points that day. Can he and the Wolfpack get it done one more time against the Cardinals? (Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Louisville Lives and Dies With Terry Rozier's Shooting - Louisville has a new Russ Smith in Terry Rozier. The sophomore guard is a flat-out scorer and the Cardinals are 10-2 in games that he has scored 20 or more points in. If Louisville is going to get past NC State, Rozier will need to put points on the board.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Louisville Lives and Dies With Terry Rozier's Shooting - Louisville has a new Russ Smith in Terry Rozier. The sophomore guard is a flat-out scorer and the Cardinals are 10-2 in games that he has scored 20 or more points in. If Louisville is going to get past NC State, Rozier will need to put points on the board.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Michigan State's Travis Trice Make Spartans Sleeper Favorite - If we had to name the most-dangerous sleeper team left, we'd go with Michigan State. And Travis Trice is a big reason why. The 6-foot guard has been all heart, guts and real big shots thus far into the tournament, as evidenced by his 23 points, including four three-pointers, against Virginia. At this point we expect Trice to lead the No. 7 Spartans past No. 3 Oklahoma and won't be surprised when he does. Dare we say...Trice's knack for big shots so far is sort of reminding us of Stephen Curry with Davidson some years back.(Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

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Michigan State's Travis Trice Make Spartans Sleeper Favorite - If we had to name the most-dangerous sleeper team left, we'd go with Michigan State. And Travis Trice is a big reason why. The 6-foot guard has been all heart, guts and real big shots thus far into the tournament, as evidenced by his 23 points, including four three-pointers, against Virginia. At this point we expect Trice to lead the No. 7 Spartans past No. 3 Oklahoma and won't be surprised when he does. Dare we say...Trice's knack for big shots so far is sort of reminding us of Stephen Curry with Davidson some years back.(Photo: Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Special K: Duke's Kryzewski Told Utes' Krystkowiak How Good He Is Recently - Longtime Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski doesn't find himself standing against another Coach K too often. But that's the place he'll find himself in Friday, when his No. 1 Blue Devils take on Utah, led by Larry Krystkowiak. Krzyzewski recently even told Sirius radio that the Utes coach is a very good coach. Whether he's good enough to knock the No. 1 Blue Devils out of the tournament, though, remains to be seen.(Photos from left: Grant Halverson/Getty Images, Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Special K: Duke's Kryzewski Told Utes' Krystkowiak How Good He Is Recently - Longtime Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski doesn't find himself standing against another Coach K too often. But that's the place he'll find himself in Friday, when his No. 1 Blue Devils take on Utah, led by Larry Krystkowiak. Krzyzewski recently even told Sirius radio that the Utes coach is a very good coach. Whether he's good enough to knock the No. 1 Blue Devils out of the tournament, though, remains to be seen.(Photos from left: Grant Halverson/Getty Images, Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Jahlil Okafor's Off to a Scorching Start - All Duke's prized freshman center Jahlil Okafor has done thus far this tournament is deliver back-to-back games of 21 points and two blocks and 26 points, six rebounds and three blocks. No end in sight for Okafor's domination against Utah, either. Good luck stopping this kid.(Photo: Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

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Jahlil Okafor's Off to a Scorching Start - All Duke's prized freshman center Jahlil Okafor has done thus far this tournament is deliver back-to-back games of 21 points and two blocks and 26 points, six rebounds and three blocks. No end in sight for Okafor's domination against Utah, either. Good luck stopping this kid.(Photo: Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)

Gonzaga's Byron Wesley Is a UCLA Killer - UCLA probably wishes Byron Wesley would graduate already. The guard has killed the Bruins throughout his collegiate career. While at USC, Wesley averaged 14.4 points and 5.7 rebounds in seven games against UCLA, including games of 27 and 21 points last season. Then, after transferring to Gonzaga last summer, Wesley had 20 points and nine rebounds in the Bulldogs' win over the Bruins back on December 13. With 11th-seeded UCLA taking on No. 2 Gonzaga on Friday night in the Sweet 16, the Bruins will likely have no shot of continuing their journey if they can't stop Wesley.(Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Gonzaga's Byron Wesley Is a UCLA Killer - UCLA probably wishes Byron Wesley would graduate already. The guard has killed the Bruins throughout his collegiate career. While at USC, Wesley averaged 14.4 points and 5.7 rebounds in seven games against UCLA, including games of 27 and 21 points last season. Then, after transferring to Gonzaga last summer, Wesley had 20 points and nine rebounds in the Bulldogs' win over the Bruins back on December 13. With 11th-seeded UCLA taking on No. 2 Gonzaga on Friday night in the Sweet 16, the Bruins will likely have no shot of continuing their journey if they can't stop Wesley.(Photo: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

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Spotlight on Freshman Domantas Sabonis - Does Domantas Sabonis's last name ring a bell? It should for hoop fans, as Gonzaga's freshman forward is the son of former NBA center Arvydas Sabonis. Domantas's 18-point, nine-rebound performance against Iowa last round showed how dangerous the Bulldogs could be if he plays beyond his years. It's crazy to think that Sabonis is still growing into his 6-foot-10, 231-pound frame. His skills are growing with him.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Spotlight on Freshman Domantas Sabonis - Does Domantas Sabonis's last name ring a bell? It should for hoop fans, as Gonzaga's freshman forward is the son of former NBA center Arvydas Sabonis. Domantas's 18-point, nine-rebound performance against Iowa last round showed how dangerous the Bulldogs could be if he plays beyond his years. It's crazy to think that Sabonis is still growing into his 6-foot-10, 231-pound frame. His skills are growing with him.(Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Basketball's Other Tony Parker Percolating - When hoop fans hear the name Tony Parker, they automatically must think of the four-time champion point guard with the San Antonio Spurs. But there's another Tony Parker making a name for himself with sizzling basketball play — UCLA's Tony Parker. The 6-foot-9 junior forward put the country on notice via his monstrous 28 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks against UAB this past weekend in Tournament action. It's going to be interesting if he can pound Gonzaga inside Friday and deliver a similar performance in the Sweet 16.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Basketball's Other Tony Parker Percolating - When hoop fans hear the name Tony Parker, they automatically must think of the four-time champion point guard with the San Antonio Spurs. But there's another Tony Parker making a name for himself with sizzling basketball play — UCLA's Tony Parker. The 6-foot-9 junior forward put the country on notice via his monstrous 28 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks against UAB this past weekend in Tournament action. It's going to be interesting if he can pound Gonzaga inside Friday and deliver a similar performance in the Sweet 16.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)