Arizona is 10-2 in last 12 games; they lost last three regional finals, with last win in '01. Wildcats allowed average of 61.3 ppg in first three NCAA games; they won by hoop at Michigan in December, its only Big Ten opponent. I like Arizona in this game as this is a top-notch defense vs. an average defense of Wisconsin. The Wildcats have Nick Johnson who is the best on ball defender in this tournament in my opinion.
Arizona is a hot team right now, led with their 1-2 punch of Nick Johnson and Aaron Gordon who combine for 29 a game. The play of Kaleb Tarczewski actually has the team getting even better. With Arizona playing the way they are, they are not going down without a fight and on top of their game. They are a tight defensive team and a great rebounding team. I think they are the better inside and outside team here today. Wisconsin was never tested in their last game vs. Baylor while Arizona was tested to the 'max' against San Diego State. I look for Gordon and Johnson to ignite the crowd and for the momentum and Arizona cruises to a big win tonight!