Arizona coach Sean Miller believes the depth of his squad is making up for the fact that it isn't as dominant defensively as it was last season.
The 12th-ranked Wildcats could begin to make strides on that end as they go after a nation-best 42nd consecutive home win Sunday night against a winless Northwestern State team that will be without one of the nation's top playmakers.
Arizona ranked 18th nationally in defensive scoring (59.7) last season on the way to Pac-12 regular-season and tournament titles, as well as an Elite Eight appearance.
Although they've been solid in some stretches, the Wildcats haven't been as sharp so far this season.