NCAA Basketball: Previewing the Big 12/SEC Challenge

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Jan 23, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; Oklahoma State Cowboys guard Phil Forte III (13) fights for position while defend by TCU Horned Frogs guard Jaylen Fisher (0) during the second half at Gallagher-Iba Arena. Cowboys won 89-76. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports /

Arkansas @ Oklahoma State

Location: Stillwater, OK

Arkansas Razorbacks — 16-4 (5-3 SEC)

Oklahoma State Cowboys — 12-8 (2-6 Big 12)

Match-up to watch: Phil Forte vs. Dusty Hannahs

Former Big 12 foes will face each other in a showdown on Saturday. This is a battle of snipers that could result in a ton of long-range threes for both squads. Hannahs is the leading Razorback scorer at 14.1 points per game despite not starting the majority of the season. He has struggled with his shot compared to last year but is still hitting 35 percent from deep.

He’ll get the Cowboys’ Forte, who is third in scoring at 13.9 points per game, but hitting 40 percent from deep. Neither are uniquely good defenders, but fans of the three-ball should love watching these two on the same court again. These teams are remarkably balanced beyond these two bombers.

Prediction: Arkansas 90 Oklahoma State 86

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