It’s on to day two of the Round of 64, and I will break down the matchup between the Santa Clara Broncos and the Kentucky Wildcats. This contest will take place at Enterprise Center in St Louis, Missouri.
Despite entering the season with high expectations as the Associated Press No. 9 team in the preseason rankings, key injuries and inconsistency have plagued the Kentucky Wildcats.
The final edition of the Bulldogs-Gaels-led WCC Tournament could end up being predictable—as usual—though there could be some surprises in store as well.
Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s have dominated the WCC for quite a while, but Santa Clara has proven one tier below with the likes of San Francisco. But on Anime Night in Leavey Center on Saturday, the Broncos knocked off the Gaels, setting them up for an opportunity at a huge run.
In a move that could reshape how the NCAA interprets amateurism and professional experience, the governing body has granted former NBA G League guard Thierry Darlan eligibility to play college basketball for Santa Clara.
The Broncos of Santa Clara University have quietly been one of the more consistent mid-major programs in college basketball. They have won at least 20 games in four of the past five seasons.
The Santa Clara Broncos versus the Saint Mary’s Gaels is one of two games on the Monday college basketball schedule that features a WCC team. If you look below, you can see our best bets for that conference action.
Last year, the Santa Clara Broncos women’s basketball team went 15-17 overall and 6-12 in the West Coast Conference (WCC). The Broncos were able to score points but struggled to defend, giving up 71.2 points per game, which was last in the WCC.