Arizona vs Arkansas: Inside vs Outside Threat

0:00On March 23rd, the number one-seated Arizona Wildcats in the West region are heading to the Sweet 16 for the third year in a row. They earned the spot with a tough win over the number 9 Utah state Aggies and now head to San Jose to face the number 4 Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday. Arizona has been dominant inside with strong paint scoring and tough defense, led by Point Guard Jaden Bradley and freshman like Braden Burries and Coa Pete. Center multi-issues Krivas anchors the middle while Guard Darius A-Cuff has been scorching lately, averaging 30 points over his last five games. Fans are buzzing about this matchup between two powerhouses with Arizona finishing the regular season with just two losses and several all big 12. Standouts Arkansas brings heat from outside, ranking 10th nationally in three point shooting after their recent 94-88 victory over high point. Both teams have vulnerabilities to watch. Arizona struggles against perimeter shooting and can turn the ball over under pressure as Utah

1:02state showed. Arkansas meanwhile ranks low and defending two point shots, which could let Arizona run if they attack the rim. This sweet 16-class shapes up as a close one, pitting Arizona's inside game against Arkansas's outside threat and it could decide who advances. Deeper into the tournament.