Washington State forward Josh Hawkinson, left, grabs a rebound in front of Utah forward Tyler Rawson (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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"They’re older. They’ve got three (conference) wins now and they have confidence. They’re capable of winning. We have to try to contain them. (Hawkinson) is still aggressive on and off the ball. He’s their heart and soul. He can score and does a great job. We’ve just got to try to make sure we match their intensity and their pace." — UA assistant coach Book Richardson, who scouted the Cougars. 

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