The Arizona Wildcats have remained the No. 1 team in the country and have stayed undefeated at 21-0. On Saturday, they host in-state rivals, the Arizona State Sun Devils and look for 22 wins in a row. Meanwhile, ASU seeks to upset its rivals from Tucson, though the team may be a lot more banged up coming into this game.
Bobby Hurley’s squad has been challenging the giants, playing a very close game against Gonzaga while also beating Texas. However, the Wildcats have been unstoppable so far.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Starting Lineup
Arizona Wildcats
- PF: Koa Peat
- PG: Brayden Burries
- SG: Jaden Bradley
- C: Motiejus Krivas
- PF: Ivan Kharchenkov
Arizona State Sun Devils
- PG: Moe Odum
- SG: Anthony Johnson
- C: Massamba Diop
- PF: Santiago Trouet
- SF: Allen Mukeba
The Wildcats have two freshman stars in their Starting 5, Brayden Burries and Koa Peat, and both have been playing very well for their squad.
Meanwhile, Jaden Bradley’s defense has proven to be one of the best this season. As for the Sun Devils, Moe Odum has been very impactful and is one of the reasons why they are still in the hunt for March Madness.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Injury Report
Arizona Wildcats
- No injured players listed
Arizona State Sun Devils
- F Kash Polk: Questionable
- G Quentin McCoy: Questionable
- F Marcus Adams Jr.: Out, Leg
- G Adante’ Holiman: Out
- F Jovan Icitovic: Out, lower body
- G Vijay Wallace: Out, ankle
The Sun Devils will be without several players, though it is still possible that McCoy and Polk could suiting up against the Wildcats on Saturday. Meanwhile, their opponents are still very healthy with no players injured. However, guard Bryce James, son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, might not play and stay on the bench throughout.
Arizona Wildcats vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Prediction
Arizona State has been improving and has won against higher-ranked teams. However, this is Sun Devils’ biggest challenge so far, as the Wildcats have done it all, being unstoppable offensively and being one of the best defensive teams. With the game being held in Tucson, this one should go to Arizona.
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