The Pure Hoops Quick Hitters

Throw the seeds out in this series as the Blazers and Thunder are going to do some serious battle to advance in the NBA Playoffs.

The Celtics looking to make a deep playoff run battle the Pacers in this first round matchup.

Auburn vs. Virginia Adam Stanco looks ahead to the Final Four matchup between Auburn and Virginia as they battle on Saturday night for the right to move on to the 2019 NCAA National Championship.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Stanco looks ahead to the Final Four matchup between Texas Tech and Michigan State as they battle on Saturday night for the right to move on to the 2019 NCAA National Championship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Stanco looks ahead to the Sweet 16 matchup in the south region between #12 Oregon and #1 Virginia as they battle on Thursday night for the right to move on to the Elite 8 in hopes of a Final Four birth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Stanco looks ahead to the Sweet 16 matchup in the west region between #4 Florida State and  #1 Gonzaga as they battle on Thursday night for the right to move on to the Elite 8 in hopes of a Final Four birth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Stanco looks ahead to the Sweet 16 matchup in the east region between #4 Virginia Tech and  #1 Duke as they battle on Friday night for the right to move on to the Elite 8 in hopes of a Final Four birth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Stanco looks ahead to the Sweet 16 matchup in the midwest region between #3 Houston and  #2 Kentucky as they battle on Friday night for the right to move on to the Elite 8 in hopes of a Final Four birth.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Stanco looks ahead to the Sweet 16 matchup in the south region between #3 Purdue and #2 Tennessee as they battle on Thursday night for the right to move on to the Elite 8 in hopes of a Final Four birth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Stanco looks ahead to the Sweet 16 matchup in the west region between #3 Texas Tech and #2 Michigan as they battle on Thursday night for the right to move on to the Elite 8 in hopes of a Final Four birth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Stanco looks ahead to the Sweet 16 matchup in the midwest region between #5 Auburn and #1 North Carolina as they battle on Friday night for the right to move on to the Elite 8 in hopes of a Final Four birth.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Stanco looks ahead to the Sweet 16 matchup in the east region between #3 LSU and #2 Michigan State as they battle on Friday night for the right to move on to the Elite 8 in hopes of a Final Four birth. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Georgia State comes into the tournament having won 8 of its last 9 games, including a solid win over Texas-Arlington in the Sun Belt Championship games. Malik Benlevi, a 6-6 senior was named the tournament’s most outstanding player, but the Panthers feature a balanced attack with five double figure scorers in the Sun belt championship game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

St. John’s started the season hot but has stumbled down the stretch. Coach Chris Mullin relies on guard Shamorie Ponds, one of the top guards in the nation who averages 19 points and 5 assists. Mustapha Heron nearly went pro last year but had a solid year for Coach Mullin. Several other transfers play major roles and if they can tighten up their team defense, they could be trouble. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prairie View A&M started the season 2-11 but has won 21 of its last 22 games. They like a fast pace and are playing their best ball at the right time, so if their crew of junior college transfers can hit their shots, they could be a very tough opponent in the first round. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.