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Men’s Basketball Notebook | Who can slow down Arizona?
Arizona leads with a balanced offense and swarming defense, averaging 91.1 points and 19.2 assists per game, aiming to match their best 21-0 start in program history.
- On Wednesday, Arizona Wildcats improved to 19-0 with a 26-point win over Cincinnati, the team’s best start since 2013-14, and topped the AP poll rankings.
- Coach Tommy Lloyd, head coach of Arizona Wildcats, has driven a push for more physical play since the 2022 Sweet 16 exit, adding length and mass for a swarming defense.
- Statistically, Arizona pairs efficiency with balance, ranking among KenPom's top five with 91.1 points and 19.2 assists, while Koa Peat leads with 14.7 PPG and Tobe Awaka averages 9.1 rebounds.
- With the streak intact, upcoming games carry higher stakes as Arizona Wildcats push to match the program-best 21-0 start from the 2013-14 season while opponents must adapt to Arizona's physical defense.
- The team's size and depth position it differently as the season progresses, with Arizona's bullying, swarming defensive identity and 7-foot-2 Motejus Krivas plus bulked-up wings creating key matchup advantages.
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