There are no real edges for any of these teams as the matchups fit their playing styles. Duke and Houston have the two best defenses in the country and play slower, so fitting they meet, while Auburn and Florida both play at quicker tempos and rank as the second and third-best offenses behind Duke.

Gator Nation reacts to Florida basketball's comeback victory vs. Texas Tech in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

Andersen seemed distracted talking to ESPN Gainesville’s Talia Baia in the locker room. Baia is a student reporter at ESPN 98.1. She is studying journalism and communications at Florida.

Johni Broome #4 of the Auburn Tigers reacts against the Michigan State Spartans during the first half in the South Regional Elite Eight round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at State Farm Arena on March 30, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Getty Images

The college senior recently announced that she and Andersen are selling an "NIL shirt together" after their exchange captured the public's attention.

University of Florida student Talia Baia is beside herself with all the attention she's getting after a short interview with Gators basketball player Bennett Andersen. But she vows to strike while the iron's hot.

Alijah Martin helped Florida Atlantic reach the Final Four where the Owls would lose to San Diego State in the national semifinals.

Martin became the first player in the modern recruiting era to reach the Final Four with two different programs