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Here's what you need to know about Thursday's matchup between Alabama and BYU, including broadcast information and start time.

We are through the first and second rounds of the 2025 NCAA Tournament and only 16 teams are left from the original field of 68 as the race to the Final Four in San Antonio nears the finish line. The Sweet 16 field is nontraditional from previous years;