Top NCAAM Teams to Watch This Valentine's Saturday

Segment Spotlight: Quick Hits From Outspoken With Dan Sileo

Teams to Watch and Potential Dark Horses

Dan Sileo took Valentine's Day to discuss the college basketball teams making noise and showing potential as tournament contenders. Arizona remains consistent, praised for their solid body of work throughout the season, alongside Michigan.

Concern was expressed for Duke, given their potential vulnerability in slower-paced games lacking in strong guard play. Without the standout talents of past players like Zion Williamson, Duke may face challenges when games are slowed down. Sileo touched on Houston's exceptional defensive play this season, highlighting Kingston Flemings as potentially the best offensive guard Kelvin Sampson has coached at Houston, even considering notable past players like Uzon Sharp and Marcus Sasser.

Attention was also given to the Big East Conference, particularly to UConn and Saint John's. Saint John's recently defeated UConn, with Rick Pitino's team showing strength through their bench and uptempo play. However, Sileo noted that going up against Dan Hurley’s UConn team in March could be daunting, especially with standout performances from players like Terrace Reed, who was highlighted for his rebounding skills.

Villanova was mentioned as possibly being in the mix for a high seed in the upcoming tournament, fueled by good performances and player Duke Brennan stepping up as a key double-double contributor. With their ability to defend, Villanova is positioning themselves as a serious contender in the Big East.

Lastly, Boozer was noted as currently leading for Player of the Year, but players like Kingston Flemings are also in the conversation, especially if Flemings continues to score high in games for a team not known for its high scoring.