Arizona’s first week of action was successful, with a pair of lopsided, high-scoring matchups against aggressive but overmatched opponents. Only one game is on the docket this week, with the 14th-ranked Wildcats hosting Utah Tech on Thursday night in their final warmup before heading to Hawaii for the Maui Invitational.
Here’s what to watch for when the UA takes on the school formerly known as Dixie State:
Know (and fear) your opponent
Utah Tech (1-2) is rated No. 262 by KenPom.com, 16 spots lower than UA’s opening opponent Nicholls and 10 places behind last foe Southern.