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.