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Arizona Basketball: Five Keys to Cutting Down the Nets in Phoenix

By David Rosen

Jan 5, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller talks to his players during a timeout during the second half against the Utah Utes at McKale Center. Arizona won 66-56. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2017; Tucson, AZ, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller talks to his players during a timeout during the second half against the Utah Utes at McKale Center. Arizona won 66-56. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /
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5. Rebounds

In the Wildcat’s four losses this season, a key factor has been rebounding. When they have been out-rebounded, on both the defensive and offensive end, it has prevented any sort momentum for the Cats. Also, it has given their opponents the edge in 2nd points.

Everyone, including the Wildcats big men inside, will need to establish their presence on the glass. It’s all about fundamentals: blocking out the opponent and not letting that opponent out hustle to the ball. A good example of this would be Lauri Markkanen, who leads the team with 241 total rebounds.

After a home win against Stanford Cardinals, Coach Sean Miller explains what his team needs to focus on when it comes to rebounding (at around 1:33 into the video):

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