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No. 5 Arizona opens its season Monday night against No. 22 UCLA in Las Vegas

The Tucson Today teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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If you're a Wildcats fan, circle 8 p.m. Arizona time. Arizona plays UCLA at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a revival of the old Pac-10/12 rivalry. Arizona went 36-3 last season and made its first Final Four in 25 years.

Arizona ranks higher and won more games last season

No. 5RankingNo. 22
36Wins last season24

Source: ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com

  • Tipoff: 8 p.m. Arizona time, Monday
  • TV: TNT and truTV; streams on HBO Max
  • Radio: Wildcats Radio 1290-AM
  • Eligibility: RJ Godfrey is awaiting a ruling and can't play yet

Coach Tommy Lloyd sees the matchup as a valuable learning experience. "You're going to be tested," he said, and the starting backcourt is brand new.

Arizona's lineup mixes a returning star with new guards

PlayerWhat to know
Motiejus KrivasBig 12 Preseason Player of the Year
Caleb HoltFreshman; 17.7 points in three exhibitions
Derek DixonNorth Carolina transfer, starting point guard

Source: ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com

Sources: ALLSPORTSTUCSON.com, Arizona Daily Star

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