Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Matt Hubbard, Nate Kratch

Arizona guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) shoots between Santa Clara forward Matt Hubbard, left, and forward Nate Kratch (43) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Wooden Legacy tournament in Fullerton, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015. Arizona won 75-73 in overtime. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

How they match up 

The series: Arizona hasn’t played the Friars since beating them in overtime during the Elite Eight of the 1997 NCAA tournament, the game between the Wildcats’ wins over three No. 1 seeds en route to their national championship. UA is 3-2 against Providence overall. 


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