NCAA Tournament: Best bets for the Sweet 16 and a breakdown of the UCLA-Gonzaga showdown

The Bruins must contain Drew Timme to avenge their epic Final Four loss from 2021.

Two years ago, Gonzaga and UCLA produced one of the greatest games in NCAA Tournament history, a masterclass in shotmaking that ended, in overtime, on a 40-foot buzzer beater by Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs.

They have 15 fouls to give against the ultra-skilled senior, whose 28 points fueled Gonzaga past TCU in the second round. The Bruins’ perimeter defenders must close off passing lanes to limit Timme’s possessions in the low block, while the trio of big men must hoard their fouls. They cannot get caught charging, committing over-the-back violations or setting illegal screens.

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