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Oregon (26-6) vs. Arizona (25-7)
Watch this matchup: Oregon forward Chris Boucher vs. Arizona center Kaleb Tarczewski
This is a microcosm of the battle between Oregon’s speed and Arizona’s size that could define this game. Boucher is the rare big man who can protect the paint on defense and stretch the floor on offense. His rail-thin 6-foot-10, 200-pound frame hasn’t stopped him from blocking a Pac-12-best 3.2 shots per game, and his sweet shooting stroke and smooth athleticism allow him to pop for threes or roll to the rim for dunks.