Kentucky-Indiana, Kansas-Ohio State and 10 Games You Must See This Week

We have an exciting week of college basketball ahead. Six undefeated teams will face tough opponents, unranked teams have a chance to break into the Top 25 and two undefeated teams are squaring off head-to-head. 

Here are the games you won't want to miss this week in college basketball, complete with previews and broadcast details.  

Tuesday: George Mason at Virginia

Preview

After beating Villanova in the first round of the NCAA tournament last year, George Mason (6-2) will face their toughest opponent yet, Virginia (7-1), on Tuesday.

Led by Ryan Pearson (19.8 PPG, 8.4 RPG), the Patriots will face a very strong Virginia team that proved their contention in the ACC by beating No. 15 Michigan last week. 

The Cavaliers are led by senior forward Mike Scott, who is averaging 15.9 points and 10 rebounds per game. 

Where: Virginia (John Paul Jones Arena)

When: Tuesday, Dec. 6; 7:00 pm ET

Broadcast: LIVE via ESPN 3 (espn3.com)

Tuesday: Missouri at Villanova

Preview

After wiping out No. 18 California by almost 40 points, No. 13 Missouri (7-0) looks to keep their winning streak going against a 5-2 Villanova team led by juniors guard Maalik Wayns (18.7 PPG, 4.4 APG) and forward Mouphtaou Yarou (16 PPG, 8.4 RPG). 

Villanova will be facing their greatest opponent of the year thus far, an offensively charged Missouri team that ranks No. 6 in the nation in points per game (86.3).

Leading the Tigers in scoring is senior guard Marcus Denmon (20.3 PPG, 1.9 APG), who maintains a 53.3 percent field-goal percentage. 

Where: Madison Square Garden, New York (Jimmy V Classic game)

When: Tuesday, Dec. 6; 7:00 pm ET

Broadcast: ESPN

Tuesday: Washington at Marquette

Preview

Washington (4-2) is looking to prove themselves in the NCAA after losing leading scorer and playmaker guard Isaiah Thomas.

They will take on their most telling opponent yet, a strong No. 16 Marquette (7-0) team led by senior guard Darius Johnson-Odom (19.4 PPG, 3.3 APG).

Marquette is just coming off their defeat of No. 7 Wisconsin and looking to continue their unbeaten streak on the year against the Huskies. 

Washington is led by sophomore guards Terrence Ross (16.2 PPG, 2.0 APG) and C.J. Wilcox (15.8 PPG 1.8 APG). 

Where: Madison Square Garden, New York (Jimmy V Classic game)

When: Tuesday, Dec. 6; 9:00 pm ET

Broadcast: ESPN

Wednesday: Arizona at Florida

Preview

Ranked No. 16 in the preseason polls, Arizona (6-2) has fallen out of the rankings with two losses to solid Mississippi State and San Diego State. 

The Wildcats are struggling on offense without star forward Derrick Williams and are looking to reinstate themselves as a Top 25 team by beating No. 9 Florida (5-2), who is coming off a loss to No. 3 Syracuse. 

The Gators are led by guards Kenny Boynton (19 PPG, 3.1 APG) and Erving Walker (14.1 PPG, 5.3 APG), who put up a combined 39 points in their most recent loss to Syracuse.

Florida looks to dominate Arizona and improve their record to 6-2.

Where: Florida (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)

When: Wednesday, Dec. 7; 7:00 pm ET

Broadcast: ESPN

Thursday: Harvard at Connecticut

Preview

Undefeated No. 24 Harvard (8-0) takes on a reestablished No. 9 Connecticut team (7-1) without leading scorer Kemba Walker.

Many believe Harvard was snubbed by being excluded from the NCAA tournament, and the Crimson now have a chance to prove their relevance in the NCAA against a top 10 opponent. 

This will be a very telling game for the Huskies, who have yet to perform against Top 25 teams other than a close win to No. 20 Florida State (5-3), who has since dropped out of the rankings.

Connecticut is led by sophomore guard Jeremy Lamb (20.3 PPG, 1.9 APG), who has blossomed as the Huskies' leader. 

Where: Connecticut (Harry A. Gampel Pavilion)

When: Thursday, Dec. 8; 7:00 pm ET

Broadcast: ESPN 2

Saturday: Duke at Washington

Preview

After facing No. 11 Marquette on Tuesday, Washington (4-2) will square off against No. 5 Duke (7-1), who is coming off a rough loss to No. 2 Ohio State. 

Duke is led by freshman guard Austin Rivers (15.4 PPG, 2.3 APG), who is the freshman class's No. 1 recruit. 

Washington, who made a run in the NCAA tournament last year, looks to show themselves as a worthy competitor to Top 25 teams. 

Where:Madison Square Garden, New York (CARQUEST Auto Parts Classic game)

When: Saturday, Dec. 10; 12:00 pm ET

Broadcast: CBS

Saturday: UNLV at Wisconsin

Preview

After upsetting No.1 North Carolina, UNLV (8-1) looks to break into the Top 25 with a win against Wisconsin (6-2).

The Badgers lost to common opponent North Carolina earlier this season and are coming off a loss to No. 16 Marquette. 

UNLV is led by sophomore forward Mike Moser, who is averaging 16.9 points and an astonishing 12.6 rebounds per game. 

Wisconsin counters with senior guard Jordan Taylor (12.1 PPG, 5.1 APG), who looks to keep the Badgers in the Top 25 by holding their ground against a tough UNLV team.

Where: Wisconsin (Kohl Center) 

When: Saturday, Dec. 10; 2:00 pm ET

Broadcast: Big Ten Network 

Saturday: Ohio State at Kansas

Preview

Undefeated No. 2 Ohio State (8-0) takes on No. 13 Kansas (5-2) after destroying No. 4 Duke by over 20 points.

Led by sophomore forward Jared Sullinger (19.1 PPG, 10.3 RPG), the Buckeyes look to continue their undefeated reign against a Kansas team without the Morris twins. 

This game is huge for Kansas, who has lost to two top 10 opponents.

Led by senior guard Tyshawn Taylor (17.4 PPG, 3.6 APG) and Thomas Robinson (16.1 PPG, 12.1 RPG), the Jayhawks need to win this game in order to avoid falling in the rankings.

Where: Kansas (Phog Allen Fieldhouse)

When: Saturday, Dec. 10; 3:15 pm ET

Broadcast: ESPN

Saturday: Kentucky at Indiana

Preview

If you are going to watch one game Saturday, make it this one.

Immortality is on the line, as these undefeated teams square off on Indiana's home court in Bloomington. 

Indiana (8-0) will face their first Top 25 team this year, and not just any Top 25 opponent—the No. 1 team in the nation.

Kentucky (8-0), led by sophomore forward Terrence Jones (15 PPG, 7.5 RPG), is coming off a close win over No. 5 North Carolina and looks to continue its reign at No. 1.

The Hoosiers are led by freshman forward Cody Zeller (15.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG), who will be busy crashing the boards against the third-highest rebounding team in the nation. Kentucky grabs 43.5 rebounds per game.

More on Indiana's chance to upset No. 1 Kentucky

Where: Indiana (Assembly Hall)

When: Saturday, Dec. 10; 5:15 pm ET

Broadcast: ESPN

Saturday: Michigan State at Gonzaga

Preview

Michigan State (6-2) had a rough start to the season, losing back-to-back to No. 1 North Carolina and No. 6 Duke.

The Spartans, led by senior forward Draymond Green (14.4 PPG, 10.8 RPG), look to enter the Top 25 for the first time this year with their seventh consecutive win over No. 22 Gonzaga (5-1). 

Gonzaga is coming of a loss to unranked Illinois (8-0) and looks keep their spot in the Top 25 with a win against an underrated Michigan State team.

The Bulldogs are led by senior center Robert Sacre, who is averaging 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. 

Where: Gonzaga (McCarthey Athletic Center) 

When: Saturday, Dec. 10; 9:00 pm ET

Broadcast: ESPN 2