The Pac-12 Men’s Basketball season is off to a hot start, with the Arizona Wildcats leading the way. After a record-breaking weekend, the Wildcats have established themselves as the team to beat in the conference.
Arizona started the season off with a bang, winning their first three games in a row. They then went on to win their next four games, putting them at an impressive 7-0 record. This is the best start for the Wildcats since the 2004-2005 season, when they went 8-0.
The Wildcats have been led by their star players, guard Nico Mannion and forward Zeke Nnaji. Mannion has been an offensive force, averaging 17.7 points per game and 5.3 assists per game. Nnaji has been a force on the boards, averaging 11.7 rebounds per game and 1.3 blocks per game.
The Wildcats have also been aided by their strong defense. They are currently ranked second in the Pac-12 in points allowed per game, allowing just 58.2 points per game. This has been key to their success, as they have held opponents to an average of just 37.3% shooting from the field.
The Wildcats have also been aided by their depth. They have nine players averaging at least 10 minutes per game, and seven players averaging at least 5 points per game. This has allowed them to stay fresh and keep up their high level of play throughout the season.
With their record-breaking start, the Wildcats have established themselves as the team to beat in the Pac-12. They have the talent, depth, and defense to make a deep run in the conference tournament and possibly even make a run at the NCAA Tournament. It will be exciting to see how far they can go this season!
