OK, I admit it. Sleep is overrated.

Yesterday in this space I bemoaned the idea of starting a key Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament game at the absurd time of 10 p.m.

Of course, that was before Villanova crushed Coach K and his legendary Duke program.

This morning, ‘Nova nation is floating to class, work or going about their daily duties on the bubbles of an intoxicating 77-54 thrashing of Duke.

Local hoops fans can sleep when it’s over. For now, we’re all infected with a serious case of ‘Cat Scratch Fever.

Next up, Pitt in a matchup of Big East heavyweights.

And guess what? Saturday night’s game is set for a 7 p.m. start.

Just call us Hoops Heaven.