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ASU basketball news: Arizona center of college basketball world for Sun Devils - Wildcats

For one night, the state of Arizona will be at the center of the college basketball world.

That night is tonight.

Bobby Hurley's Sun Devils team, which is off to a 12-0 start and ranked No. 3 in the nation, faces rival Arizona in their Pac-12 opener in Tucson at 7 p.m.

Arizona is ranked No. 17 in the nation and is 10-3 on the season.

Here's what they are saying about Arizona State's big matchup against the Wildcats on Saturday night.

USA TODAY Sports: Arizona State gets a chance to make another statement with trip to rival Arizona

Scott Gleeson writes: "That Arizona technically is the underdog is statement in itself for Arizona State, considering Sean Miller’s Wildcats were discussed as a preseason No.