UCLA guard Aaron Holiday (3) signals three after making a three pointer against Arizona State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

 Matt York

“They’re the No. 1 offensive team in the country (92.1 points per game) and (third) in 3-point percentage (41.7). They’re so explosive at all five positions, and you can only hope to slow them down. On any given night, anybody on their team can beat you. To me they’re the most explosive offensive team we’ve played. (Defensively) they’ll mix it up, probably play a lot more zone against us. Their staff has done a great job of getting their guys to play better defensively. They’re holding teams to a lower percentage and coming together at the right time.” — UA associate head coach Joe Pasternack, who scouted the Bruins.  

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