Oregon State forward Drew Eubanks (12) crashes into Arizona forward Lauri Markkanen (10) sending him to the foul line in the first half of their Pac-12 game at Gill Coliseum, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, Corvallis, Ore. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

 Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Just when the Finnish freshman is coming off a rare struggle at Oregon State, his improving defense will be challenged as it hasn’t been all season: He’ll likely help guard Brooks and possibly play center if UA goes small to better match the Ducks.Β 

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