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By Doug Winkey

Nov 15, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason (0) shoots the game winning shot against Duke Blue Devils guard Matt Jones (13) and forward Chase Jeter (2) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason (0) shoots the game winning shot against Duke Blue Devils guard Matt Jones (13) and forward Chase Jeter (2) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 18, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) and Arizona Wildcats guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) celebrate after scoring against the Sacred Heart Pioneers during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 95-65. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen (10) and Arizona Wildcats guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) celebrate after scoring against the Sacred Heart Pioneers during the second half at McKale Center. Arizona won 95-65. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Arizona Wildcats

This Arizona team is looking dangerous out of the Pac-12 despite some early injury set backs. Freshman Ray Smith left the team after suffering his third ACL tear in three years. They have also not had the services of expected scoring leader Allonzo Trier, who is dealing with eligibility concerns.

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The Wildcats are still 4-0, however, and are just 10 days away from a showdown with Gonzaga in Tuscon.

Sean Miller hasn’t really needed the missing players so far with three stud freshman taking control. Lauri Markkanen is putting up 19.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, while Kobi Simmons and Rawle Alkins are adding 12.0 and 11.3 points, respectively.

Parker Jackson-Cartwright is the leader upperclassmen with 10.3 points and 5.8 assists. Arizona is capable of running through the Pac-12, but it will be interesting to see how things unfold in conference play.

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