Pac-12 Basketball: 5 key questions and storylines for 2021-22 season

4. More likely to happen in league play; UCLA with more than 3 losses or Washington and Cal with 5 wins combined?

Burgess

I wanted to go with Washington and Cal here, but I can’t. I think it’s more likely UCLA finishes with more than three league losses. With the possibility that they split with Oregon and Arizona, it’s more likely there are two more losses out there than five wins for the bottom two teams, considering they only play each other once.

Verboven

I think Washington and Cal combining for five wins in conference play is more likely than UCLA having more than three losses, however, I believe they can both happen this year. Cal will finish in the cellar again this year, but Washington brought in some transfers that could help them improve on only four conference wins in 2020-21.

Clarry

As great as UCLA looks on paper, I think the top half is competitive enough to hand them some losses. Oregon, USC, Colorado, and Washington State all could pose threats for the Bruins on the road. Meanwhile, looks to be a tough sled for the teams in Seattle and Berkley.