National Expert Says Boise State’s Game Is a 'Can’t-Miss' Matchup

It's been a big year for Boise State athletics and the stage is set to make it even bigger.

Basketball fans nationwide wait all year long for what is often dubbed the greatest sporting event on Earth: March Madness.

Boise State men's basketball has been in two consecutive tournaments and is looking to make it three--but they're going to need to win this week with a lot of eyeballs on them.

Announced this morning, the game set to be held right here in Boise against Utah State is one of the most anticipated in the entire country!

You can see the ranking of Boise State's big matchup, below:

If you don't follow college basketball religiously, the name Andy Katz may not mean a ton to you--but Bronco fans should know: Andy Katz is a big deal! His weekly breakdown of games and rankings garner thousands of views, he's an expert when it comes to bracketology, and to be on his radar is an honor!

So--what's the scoop on this week's game?

Being there isn't going to be convenient--fans need to set that aside, however!

Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m. this Wednesday-- at Extra Mile Arena against the highly touted Utah State University. Without a loud area, it's going to be a tough game to win. Last time these two teams played, the Broncos lost by just 2 points!

March is almost here and a win for Boise State could carry SERIOUS implications for another consecutive appearance in the March Madness tournament!

There ARE still tickets available that you can purchase, HERE!

Boise State's Most Underappreciated Star

Boise State seems to mean "football" for most, right? On a national stage, after all, it's the blue turf and the success that the Broncos have had on it that made the university a household name. What happens on the hardwood, however, is far from appreciated at the level that it should be. Leon Rice came to Boise State as a blessing from one of the most powerful basketball programs in the nation: Gonzaga University. Now, the winningest basketball coach in the history of the school seems to take immediate heat if the Broncos aren't in the Final Four. Spoiled by wins on the football field, fans seem to expect the same of the basketball program but when the investment in basketball is so much less than football--can you really have these types of expectations!?

Gallery Credit: Credit: Mateo, 103.5 KISS FM