The Wildcast: Life is sweet for Arizona Wildcats in men's NCAA Tourney; plus a recap of the women's season
The Star's Justin Spears and Michael Lev look back on Arizona's win over Dayton in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament to reach the Sweet 16, and the challenge Clemson presents; plus, a recap of the entire opening weekend of the tournament. Also, Arizona women's basketball beat reporter PJ Brown joins the pod to discuss the Wildcats' memorable season and coaching job by Adia Barnes, and how the UA is set up for next season.
Justin Spears
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Scouting report, players to watch, and more ahead of the Sweet 16 matchup between No. 2 seed Arizona (27-8) and No. 6 seed Clemson (23-11). The Wildcats and Tigers tip off Thursday at 4:09 p.m. in Los Angeles.
From Arizona getting a 30-hour second-round buffer to a significantly shorter air trek (90 minutes from Tucson to Los Angeles for the Wildcats, compared to roughly a five-hour flight for Clemson), the UA enters Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup enjoying a number of logistical advantages over the Tigers. Â
