LAS VEGAS — This year more than any year seems like the one in which it would be most foolish to make picks based on seeds.
In the end, for me at least, that's still what it came down there.
Call these Pat's picks, if we must, but here's a quick glance at how I believe the Pac-12 Conference tournament will shake out as the first round begins Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
First round:
Arizona defeats USC
CU defeats Cal
Stanford defeats UCLA
Oregon defeats Washington State
Quarterfinals:
Washington defeats Arizona
CU defeats Oregon State
Arizona State defeats Stanford
Oregon defeats Utah
Semifinals:
Washington defeats CU
Arizona State defeats Oregon
Championship:
Arizona State defeats Washington
I believe the Buffs will get to the semifinals for just the third time, and the first since 2014.