Gonzaga Leads Stacked Field with Indiana and Arizona in Pursuit
The 2024 Battle 4 Atlantis is set to deliver high-stakes college basketball action in the Bahamas over Thanksgiving week. The marquee event features powerhouse programs like the Gonzaga Bulldogs, Indiana Hoosiers, and Arizona Wildcats, promising a thrilling three days of competition.
Gonzaga enters the tournament as the clear favorite, boasting an undefeated record and decisive victories, including a 101-63 rout of Baylor. Indiana and Arizona also come in ranked, each poised to challenge for the title from opposite sides of the bracket.
Battle 4 Atlantis 2024 Full Schedule
Wednesday, November 27
Game 1: Louisville vs. No. 14 Indiana (Noon ET, ESPN)
Game 2: West Virginia vs. No. 3 Gonzaga (2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 3: Oklahoma vs. Providence (5 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
Game 4: Davidson vs. No. 24 Arizona (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
Thursday, November 28
Semifinal 1: Louisville/Indiana winner vs. West Virginia/Gonzaga winner (Noon ET, ESPN)
Consolation 1: Louisville/Indiana loser vs. West Virginia/Gonzaga loser (2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
Semifinal 2: Oklahoma/Providence winner vs. Davidson/Arizona winner (5 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Consolation 2: Oklahoma/Providence loser vs. Davidson/Arizona loser (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
Friday, November 29
Seventh-Place Game: 11 a.m. ET (ESPN2)
Fifth-Place Game: 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Third-Place Game: 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Championship Game: 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
All games are available for live streaming on the ESPN app.
What to Expect from the Field
Gonzaga aims to extend its 5-0 start to the season, anchored by a potent offense and a dominant win streak. The Bulldogs face West Virginia in their opening game, a team still finding its identity after a lopsided loss to Pittsburgh earlier this season.
Indiana is expected to handle Louisville in their opener. The Cardinals have struggled against elite competition, losing to Tennessee by 22 points, though their pace under head coach Pat Kelsey could give the Hoosiers some trouble.
Arizona’s path begins with Davidson, a team ranked outside the KenPom top 100 and struggling defensively against the three-point shot. The Wildcats are riding momentum after tough games against Wisconsin and Duke.
The most evenly matched first-round game pits Oklahoma against Providence, two teams excelling defensively. This clash promises to be a battle of attrition, with the winner potentially posing a challenge to Arizona in the semifinals.
Key Storylines to Watch
The ultimate showdown many fans hope for is a Gonzaga-Arizona final. These two programs, known for their dominance in the West, have produced nail-biting games in recent years, with three of their last five meetings decided by four points or fewer.
While upsets are always a possibility, the depth and firepower of Gonzaga make them the team to beat. Meanwhile, Arizona will rely on its strong perimeter play and experience to navigate its bracket.
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