Arizona Wildcats guard Kadeem Allen (5) defends Northern Colorado Bears guard Jordan Davis (0) in the second half during a game at McKale Center on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. Arizona won 71-55. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

 Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Arizona has been grooming Allen for its defensive stopper role, and the Wildcats may know Thursday if he’s ready. Back from a knee sprain, Allen will need to slow down Brownridge and the Broncos’ perimeter shooting.Β 

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