Weekend hoops preview: The inside scoop on Alabama-Purdue, Arizona-Wisconsin, Florida-FSU and top clashes

Top college basketball games this weekend

March Madness is right around the corner, and this weekend's college basketball slate is loaded with top-notch matchups that could have a major impact on the NCAA Tournament picture.

Here's a look at some of the most intriguing games on tap:

Alabama-Purdue

No. 8 Alabama (22-6) will host No. 12 Purdue (21-7) in a battle of two of the hottest teams in the country. The Crimson Tide have won 10 straight games, while the Boilermakers have won eight of their last nine.

Alabama is led by senior guard Kira Lewis Jr., who is averaging 18.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Purdue is led by senior forward Trevion Williams, who is averaging 15.2 points and 9.3 rebounds per game.

This is a rematch of a game that Alabama won 78-65 in December. The Crimson Tide will be looking to avenge that loss and boost their NCAA Tournament resume, while the Boilermakers will be looking to improve their seeding for the tournament.

Arizona-Wisconsin

No. 14 Arizona (21-7) will host No. 16 Wisconsin (20-8) in a battle of two teams that are fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Arizona is led by senior guard Nico Mannion, who is averaging 14.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. Wisconsin is led by senior forward Ethan Happ, who is averaging 17.6 points and 10.2 rebounds per game.

This is a rematch of a game that Wisconsin won 64-60 in December. The Wildcats will be looking to avenge that loss and improve their NCAA Tournament resume, while the Badgers will be looking to boost their seeding for the tournament.

Florida-FSU

No. 19 Florida (19-9) will host No. 22 FSU (19-9) in a battle of two rivals that are fighting for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Florida is led by senior guard Andrew Nembhard, who is averaging 11.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game. FSU is led by senior forward M.J. Walker, who is averaging 16.4 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

This is a rematch of a game that Florida won 71-65 in January. The Gators will be looking to avenge that loss and improve their NCAA Tournament resume, while the Seminoles will be looking to boost their seeding for the tournament.