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Arizona Vs Auburn 🏀 Game Preview/Discussion Thread 12/6 at 8pm ESPN
Arizona enters Saturday's showdown with Auburn riding a perfect 7–0 record and displaying one of the most balanced profiles in college basketball. The Wildcats are scoring 85.5 points per game while holding opponents to just 68, and they've controlled the glass with more than 42 rebounds per outing. Their ball movement continues to be a major strength, averaging nearly 19 assists per game, which has helped them create efficient looks in both transition and half-court sets. Freshman forward Koa Peat has emerged as the team's leading scorer at roughly 15.6 points per game, while big man Tobe Awaka anchors the paint with double-digit rebounding production each night. Center Motiejus Krivas has added rim protection with close to two blocks per game, giving Arizona a strong defensive foundation to pair with its scoring depth.
Auburn arrives at 6–2 with a fast, high-octane offense built around pace and physicality. The Tigers are averaging about 88.5 points per game and pulling down nearly 40 rebounds, making them one of the more explosive teams Arizona has faced so far. Their ball distribution has been solid as well, sitting around 14 to 15 assists per contest. Forward Keyshawn Hall has been the engine behind Auburn's attack, leading the team with roughly 20.9 points per game and close to nine rebounds, making him one of the top dual-threat players in the matchup. Sophomore guard Tahaad Pettiford adds playmaking punch with about three assists per game and strong downhill scoring ability. With both teams loaded with firepower and elite individual talent, Saturday's clash promises to be a physical, fast-paced battle that could hinge on rebounding, turnovers, and which star players rise to the moment.
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Pettiford was a freshman last year.
Quote from: TucsonTruckStop on December 04, 2025, 09:58:30 AMPettiford was a freshman last year.
A.I. summaries don't know that.
https://x.com/ArizonaMBB/status/1996702473458012316?t=KNyp_wWc72Fd1hHB0xAoGQ&s=19
Pettiford was amazing. Despite having a hand in his face all night, he couldn't miss. Otherwise, the Cats' defense absolutely shut down one of the most dangerous offensive teams in the country.
Everybody contributed and Arizona was consistent in every facet of the game. If it weren't for the ridiculous ticky tack calls (which led to a ridiculous amount of AU free throws), the score would been a 50-point margin.
I just finished watching the game on my DVR.
I will wait for WILD to post the thread to unload my thoughts.
What I will say here is that this team is a lot better than I thought they would be coming into the season.
I did not expect, nor had a rational thought that had Arizona 8-0 with four wins over top 20 programs.
I just knew Florida/UConn were losses and Auburn/Alabama were coin flips.
It looks like Arizona could run through OOC play undefeated and not get their first loss until Big 12 play.
Good job and congrats boys!
You have another top 25 matchup in a week!
#BearDown
Agreed. The schedule is intimidating but they exceeded expectations. I'm still hesitant about the Bama game, but it isn't nearly as important as the other matchups, specifically the upcoming conference schedule.
Quote from: KansasCityCats on December 07, 2025, 06:14:37 AMAgreed. The schedule is intimidating but they exceeded expectations. I'm still hesitant about the Bama game, but it isn't nearly as important as the other matchups, specifically the upcoming conference schedule.
The Alabama game is going to be just like this game, but more 3s from Alabama.
As long as Arizona is able to continue to run them off the line like they did against UConn, I believe this game will be in favor of Arizona.
The problems will come if Alabama gets Arizona into a scramble drill where prospects are simply running/lunging at wide open shooters so they could attack the basket and/or kick out to another,
BETTER wide open shooter.
It will be a track meet, but I have not seen enough interior play in the highlights I watch for me to believe Alabama has enough to stop Awaka/Krivas/Peat inside and the rest of this roster attacking the basket.
Run up the fouls, get deeper into their bench, and force role players to play bigger roles because the stars are on the bench.
#BearDown
Bama is good at forcing every opponent to chase shooters. I feel like we need to prevent them from getting easy transition buckets because both teams can run and draw contact after forcing turnovers.
It'll be a fun matchup.
Alabama takes a ton of threes. It's basically their entire game plan. Two yrs ago when we played them they took 40 of em. AZ beat them by 13 pts. That said, they are dangerous if they are hitting but we also have a top ten defense and have gotten better this season on defending the 3pt.
The question is can Bama stop us from scoring in the paint?