Arizona Wildcats guard Kadeem Allen (5) tries to make a drive toward the basket as he's defended by Northern Colorado Bears guard Jonah Radebaugh (12) in the first half during a game at McKale Center on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Arizona dropped eight spots to No. 16 in theΒ Associated Press Top 25Β after losing to Butler last Friday.

Butler, meanwhile, jumped into the poll, all the way to No. 18.

Of UA's other opponents, Gonzaga was ranked No. 8, UCLA No. 11 and Oregon No. 23.

UA is No. 15 in theΒ coaches Top 25.

The Wildcats will play the Zags on Saturday at Staples Center.


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