Parker Jackson-Cartwright had a sneaking suspicion after Arizona knocked off UCLA in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals on March 10.
βWeβve hit a switch, I think,β the UA point guard said that night. βWeβve turned a corner.β
So far, heβs right.
Arizona kept the momentum going into the Pac-12 Tournament final against Oregon and two NCAA Tournament games last weekend, and it heads into the Sweet 16 this week playing probably as well as it has all season.
That momentum, plus the geographical edge they have by playing another weekend in Pac-12 country, suggest making their first Final Four in 16 years is a very real possibility.
Here are five reasons why they might do it:Β