CORVALLIS, Ore. β Kenpom has Arizona winning by five, and the Las Vegas line is 5.5.
But Oregon State knows thereβs some history that could suggest otherwise.
βWe talked about when, in my dadβs first year (2014-15), they beat Arizona when several walk-ons were playing big minutes,β OSU forward Tres Tinkle said of OSU's 58-56 shocker that season. βSo we know that we have a chance, especially with how weβve been playing so many teams close. We know the caliber Arizona is β¦ but weβve just got to be more focused and come out with fire and passion and hopefully Gill Coliseum will help us as well.β
Arizona has won 10 of its last 11 against OSU but is 3-3 in its last six trips to Corvallis.
And, BTW, itβs still Gill Coliseum, after OSU reviewed potential name changes to some campus buildings because of possible racial elements. Former OSU coach Slats Gill was accused of refusing to integrate his teams, but OSU president Ed Ray said he found no evidence that Gill held or expressed discriminatory views.
Deandre Ayton's former Hillcrest Prep teammate, Alfred Hollins, has started to make a big impact for the Beavers.
Stanford published a long look at what's become of its 1998 Final Four team.
Mike DeCourcy suggests a new way to hand out punishments in cases like Louisville's.
USC handled Colorado in Boulder.
Nike is treating Oregon students to free Ducks shirts tonight against ASU.
Our full advance coverage is attached to this post, including Greg Hansen's look at what could happen at Arizona based on OSU's fall from the top, a scouting report and why this weekend won't be easy for Arizona.
