It wasnβt an accident that UA senior point guardΒ T.J. McConnellΒ scored a UA-career high 21 points Thursday at Oregon. The Ducks chose to open the game by deploying freshmanΒ Casey BensonΒ on McConnell. Benson is a three-star recruit from Tempe Corona del Sol High School. But Arizona didnβt recruit Benson, who was offered scholarships by ASU, Washington State, USC and Oregon State. McConnell has played 4,084 minutes in his college career; Benson was at 343 when Thursdayβs game began. McConnell took advantage quickly, scoring seven points in the first 4 minutes 48 seconds as Arizona led 15-4. Benson couldnβt effectively guard McConnell, and the Ducks never caught up.Β
McConnell's UA-career high no accident
- Greg Hansen Arizona Daily Star
Greg Hansen
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