NCAA Tournament: Utah State men’s basketball expert previews the Arizona game, makes a score prediction
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Key Points:
- Utah State secured their first NCAA Tournament win in decades by defeating Villanova, marking only their third advancement to the second round in 50 years and their first Sweet 16 appearance since 1970.
- The Aggies' offense, led by Mason Falslev and MJ Collins, thrives on ball and player movement, ranking in the top 35 nationally in assist percentage, with coach Jerrod Calhoun's innovative strategies playing a key role.
- Defensively, Utah State employs a flexible matchup zone defense that disrupts opponents' rhythm, generating turnovers on over 20% of possessions and enabling transition scoring opportunities.
- Facing Arizona's dominant paint presence, Utah State plans to congest the paint and rely on perimeter defense while emphasizing
