A Q&A with former UA coach and Pac-12 analyst Joan Bonvicini, who discusses her expectations for Friday's Utah-Arizona game and what a win would mean for Wildcats.
A few weeks ago, the Wildcats went to Los Angeles and fought through three extra periods to come home with two wins.
Former UA coach and Pac-12 analyst Joan Bonvicini is on the broadcast for both games on Pac-12 Networks. The Star talked to Bonvicini about what this game means, another successful season for the Wildcats and how Utah has turned into a great team. The conversation has been lightly edited. “I'm expecting a really good game. However, when you look at the statistics, Utah is incredible in every statistical category and clearly better than Arizona — except in steals and also in forcing turnovers. one of the best shooting teams in the country — field-goal percentage, 3-point percentage, they're good at free throws. And the hardest thing about Utah is you can't focus on one or two players. They're exceptionally unselfish and share the ball.
Utah is No. 4 in the country — the highest this program has ever been ranked. What do you think Lynne Roberts has done to turn this team into such a strong program? Arizona has won 19 games so far, and Adia Barnes is on track to make it five consecutive 20-win seasons. What are you seeing in this year’s squad?
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