Pac-12 Basketball: 2020 conference tournament preview and predictions

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 15: A basketball net, hoop and backboard are shown before a semifinal game of the of the Pac-12 basketball tournament between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Washington Huskies at T-Mobile Arena on March 15, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

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Pac-12 Conference Tournament Predictions

First Round

No. 8 Oregon State vs. No. 9 Utah

Both of these teams have struggled in Pac-12 play this season, while also pulling out a few unexpected wins. Both teams also coming off of recent wins looking to carry momentum into the close matchup.

Prediction: No. 8 Oregon State (67-61)

No. 5 Arizona vs. No. 12 Washington

Arizona and Washington will meet for a rematch just four days after Washington beat Arizona at home. Although the Huskies have been a huge surprise during the final few weeks of regular season play, I predict Nico Mannion and Zeke Nnaji will help the Wildcats bounce back and take care of business against Washington.

Prediction: No. 5 Arizona (72-66)

No.7 Stanford vs. No. 10 California

These two teams split the season series, but Stanford now has a lot to play for in regards to their NCAA tournament hopes.

Prediction: No. 7 Stanford (58-49)

No. 6 Colorado vs. No. 11 Washington State

Both teams are entering the tournament coming off of consecutive losses; however, Colorado had no trouble beating Washington during their meeting earlier in the season. Although both teams are struggling to find a win, Colorado has proven they are capable of a convincing win based off of their performances earlier in the season.

Prediction: No. 6 Colorado (79-68)

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