It’s a lot easier to keep track of this March Madness when it’s down to the Sweet Sixteen. Here are the games remaining:

(1) Duke vs. (4) LSU – Duke’s problems on the boards may lead to a Sweet upset.

(1) Connecticut vs. (5) Washington –  This could be a great game of offensive basketball.

(1) Memphis vs. (13) Bradley — Bradley’s season will likely end soon…as they are the lowest seeded team left.

(1) Villanova vs. (4) Boston College — May be closer than the seeding looks

(2) UCLA vs. (3) Gonzaga — Either team losing will be a disappointment.

(2) Texas vs. (6) West Virginia — Texas isn’t as highly rated as they were to begin the season, but still have the edge in this game.

(3) Florida vs. (7) Georgetown – Neither teams brings a big name to the table.

(7) Wichita State vs. (11) George Mason — Should be called ‘Battle of the Overachievers’

It’s hard to tell how Duke will finish the tourney, after they’ve lost to some mediocre teams…

Back to the NBA: Samuel Dalembert is on the bench after signing a $64 million contract over the summer. The invader: Steven Hunter, who was nearly traded away before failing a physical. Dalembert told the Philadelphia Enquirer, “Not starting is one thing but not playing is like them telling me what you were doing wasn’t good enough.” Hunter’s play over the last road trip (17 points, 3 blocks per game) may have been a factor.

Fred Hoiberg may not become the first player to play with a pacemaker after all. His comeback has come to a halt, and it seems that he may look for a front office position.

Amare Stoudemire will be returning to the hardwood floor soon. After an “extra” month of rehab, it seems that you can expect him back on the floor.

Karl Malone, the second leading scorer all-time, will have his jersey retired tonight at the Delta Center. Also, there will be a statue unveiled, right next to a bronze statue of teammate and friend John Stockton.