Overview

• Arizona clinches the No. 1 seed in the Pac-12 tournament but faces challenges in maintaining its No. 1 seed status for the NCAA Tournament.
• The Wildcats' loss to USC and a tough Pac-12 tournament bracket diminish their chances of securing a top NCAA seed.
• Arizona's competitors, Tennessee and North Carolina, have more opportunities for Quadrant I wins in their respective conferences.
• Colorado and Utah need strong performances in the Pac-12 tournament to improve their NCAA Tournament prospects.
• The Pac-12 tournament in Las Vegas will be crucial for several teams aiming to secure or improve their NCAA Tournament seeding.