Washington Huskies guard David Crisp (1) tries to block a shot by Arizona Wildcats guard Rawle Alkins (1) in the first half during a game at McKale Center on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017. Arizona won 77-66. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

β€œThey’re a completely different team if Markelle Fultz plays or if he doesn't. You’re talking about one of the best basketball players in the country. They’re different on offense. He provides an explosive element where they can just go get a basket and rely on him. Without him they’re more often running their plays and running their actions. That’s the difference. They’re playing a lot of zone. They really hurt us offensive rebounding in game one. Their low post players were really good in game one.” β€” UA assistant coach Mark Phelps, who scouted the Huskies.Β 


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