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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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2. Limit Turnovers

For the season, the Wildcats average about 11 turnovers per game, which is not bad at all! Having a young talented team, one would think they would turn over the ball a lot more. Not one player on the Wildcats has more than two turnovers per game!

Turnovers can happen (whether its a missed pass or traveling violation) and can lead to fast break points for the opposition. Preventing those from happening are especially key in close games because they lead to easy, fast-break points. This is especially the case in March Madness when so many games are decided by a few points.

With the talent the Wildcats have, they have forced turnovers which have led to highlight plays:

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