Jay Bilas and Jeff Goodman discuss whether Arizona's lack of perimeter scoring will keep it from winning the national championship. They also look closer at Kansas' chance to repeat in the Big 12.
Jeff Goodman: Jay, we both saw Arizona in person over the past 10 days. I watched them grind out a tough win against Gonzaga and make it awfully difficult for a Zags team that has so many offensive options to score. You saw them dismantle a struggling but talented Michigan team in Tucson a week later.
I like this team a lot, especially from a defensive and toughness standpoint, but I'm just not sold it can win the national title this season. It's probably more because I don't think the Wildcats can rely on guys like Stanley Johnson, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, T.J. McConnell and Brandon Ashley to consistently make shots from the perimeter. Where do you stand with this Arizona team and what do you feel is its ceiling?
Jay Bilas: Arizona had its best game against Michigan. That was, in part, due to Arizona's preparation, which was as impressive as any game prep I have seen all season. And it was also due to Michigan.