Ben DiGiacomo

Can Joel Embiid (-150) Win His 1st MVP?

<p>After a thrilling Sweet 16, we&#8217;ll rank the best backcourts as we enter the Elite 8.</p>
<h2><strong>8- Florida Atlantic</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Owls are led by Sophomore guard Johnell Davis, who is averaging nearly 19 points per game this tournament. Davis led the charge in the Round of 32 against Fairleigh Dickinson, dropping 29 and putting the Owls over the hump to advance to the second weekend.</span></p>
<h2><strong>7- Gonzaga</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Drew Timme leads the charge for Gonzaga all over the floor, but he gets some nice complementary guard play to keep the defense honest. We saw Julian Strawther hit a near half-court shot with the clock winding down to send the Bulldogs to the Elite 8, surely etching himself a spot in One Shining Moment.</span></p>
<h2><strong>6- Creighton</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Creighton might be the most well-balanced team remaining in the tournament, but they get some excellent guard play to push the pace and feed the shooters. We saw Ryan Nembhard drop 30 in the Round of 32 and followed it up with eight dimes in the Sweet 16, while Trey Alexander averaged 15 points per game this tournament beside him.</span></p>
<h2><strong>5- San Diego State</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It&#8217;s not all offense in these rankings, as the Aztecs win games with a backcourt specializing in perimeter defense. Smothering the wings and holding the three-point damage to a minimum, the Aztecs knocked off Alabama mainly due to keeping them to just 3-27 from deep. </span></p>
<h2><strong>4- Texas</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Senior Marcus Carr is the leader of the Longhorns on and off the floor. He&#8217;s the engine that makes the Longhorns go and is invaluable to Texas&#8217; success. Tyrese Hunter packs an electric scoring punch beside Carr, with Sir&#8217;Jabari Rice bringing a dynamic ability off the bench.</span></p>
<h2><strong>3- UConn</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I&#8217;m convinced that UConn is the best team remaining in the tournament. They&#8217;re filled with strong guards with great chemistry with big man Adama Sanogo. Jordan Hawkins will be a potential NBA lottery pick this summer as he dropped 24 in the rout of Arkansas in the Sweet 16. Andre Jackson Jr. and Tristen Newton each average at least six assists per game this tournament to facilitate the Huskies</span></p>
<h2><strong>2- Kansas State</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Markquis Nowell earned a spot in March Madness history Thursday after dropping 20 points and 19 dimes in Madison Square Garden. As a native of Harlem who hasn&#8217;t been home in three years, it&#8217;s an incredible story. He plays fearlessly and isn&#8217;t afraid of the moment, with his no-look overtime alley-oop to Keyontae Johnson while time expired being example one. Not to mention, the dude is only 5&#8217;8". Man, stories like Nowell&#8217;s are why we love March.</span></p>
<h2><strong>1- Miami</strong></h2>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To be frank, this isn&#8217;t close. The guard play of Miami can very well win the Hurricanes this whole darn thing. Isaiah Wong earned ACC Player of the Year honors and has combined for 47 points over the past two games. Nijel Pack went for 26 points in the Sweet 16 with seven threes to his name in electrifying fashion. Jordan Miller packs the defensive punch and veteran leadership while averaging 15 points per game. Wooga Poplar has flourished in his role this season and is vital to the success. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Miami is loaded with explosive, athletic, dynamic, and relentless guys. They all complement each other exceptionally well, positioning themselves as a genuine threat to win it all. What an impressive group.</span></p>


NCAA Tournament: Best Remaining Backcourts Power Rankings

Caleb Love's 21-point performance and sharp three-point shooting affirm his crucial role in future game wins. Can he hit his points prop today against Kansas?

Caleb Love Expected to Shine with Stellar Three-Point Shooting

Explore the Marquette vs St. John's matchup with an in-depth analysis of the dynamic point totals. The Red Storm have one of the nation's top defenses.

Marquette vs. St. John's Game: Over/Under Predictions

Discussing Final Four market strategies, emphasizing seeding impacts, team performance, and value bets. Highlighting teams like Memphis, UConn, and Houston.

Exploring Final Four Ticket Bets and Market Dynamics

LATEST VIDEOS

keywords

twitter:card

twitter:title

https://sg-images-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/thumnbail-webp/article/1724451-1920x1080.webp?v=1741486736

twitter:image

thumbnail

google

There is no shortage of talent remaining in March Madness as we rank the remaining backcourts heading into the Elite 8.

description

expires

robots

og:locale

og:site_name

og:type

og:title

og:description

og:image

og:image:type

og:image:width

og:image:height

og:image:secure_url

article:published_time

article:modified_time

NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch Daily: 16 Teams On and Around the Bubble, March 8

Where to Watch College Basketball Today: Northwestern at Maryland

Where to Watch College Basketball Today: Georgia Tech at Wake Forest

Where to Watch College Basketball Today: Penn State at Wisconsin

Where to Watch College Basketball Today: NC State at Miami Preview

10 College Basketball Upsets to Watch This Weekend

Top 10 NCAA Bubble Matchups this Weekend

Picking a Winner for Every 2025 College Basketball Conference Tournament

NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch Daily: 16 Teams On and Around the Bubble, March 7

Ranking the 40 Most Likely Sweet 16 Teams Based on ESPN's Projections

Comment

Home

Articles

SportsGrid is your source for the best sports bets today. Watch SportsGrid for live sports news coverage, scores, odds, moneylines, sports betting tips & more.

sportsgrid.com

Ferrall Coast To Coast

College Football Today

NFL Pro Football Today

Bare Knuckle Fighting Main Event

The Early Line Live

SportsRage Tonight Live

NewsWire Live

The Bostonian Vs. The Book

Bare Knuckle Fighting Knuckle Up

MODUS Super Series Darts

Gametime Decisions Live

Fantasy Sports Today

The Smylie Kaufman Show

NHL Today

Ferrall Coast To Coast From Super Bowl Week

Ferrall Coast To Coast Live From Super Bowl Week

NFL Super Bowl Pro Football Today

OUR SHOWS

Big 10 showdown: Maryland vs. Northwestern. Explore past trends and high stakes in this electrifying clash! Can Northwestern shock the Terrapins today?

Big 10 Match Analysis: Maryland vs. Northwestern Showdown

LATEST SPORTSGRID VIDEOS

Wherever you are, SportsGrid can be there too. Here are all of the platforms and subscription services you can find us on and how to watch SportsGrid today.

Where to Watch SportsGrid | How to Watch SportsGrid | SportsGrid

Samsung TV Plus

Roku TV

FireTV

LG Channels

Vizio

Xiaomi

VIDAA

SportsGrid is free to watch on any of the following Connected TV’s

FREE ON MY TV

Amazon Prime Video

YouTube TV

FuboTV

Plex

Sling Tv

FreeCast

Local Now

Stremium

Rad TV

Free Live Sports

SportsGrid is free to watch on any of the following Streaming services

LIVE STREAMING SERVICES

Sirius XM

Sports.Tv

YouTube

Download the new SportsGrid app, watch on SportsGrid.com or our YouTube Channel

WEB/MOBILE

SportsGrid is free to watch on any of the following platforms

ALL PARTNERS

Wherever you are, SportsGrid can be there too. Here are all of the platforms and subscription services you can find us on:

WHERE TO WATCH SPORTSGRID

MORE ARTICLES

Sports Betting

Sportsbook Promos

Social Casinos