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8. Arizona Wildcats (18-2)

Arizona has been patiently waiting outside of the top 10 for Allonzo Trier to return from his PED suspension. With losses to Butler and Gonzaga but no wins over a currently ranked team, many overlooked the Wildcats until Saturday when they handily took down UCLA.

In front of angry fans chanting “Steroids! Steroids! Steroids!” at him every time he touched the ball, Trier still managed to record 12 points, seven rebounds and four assists in 27 minutes. In his first game back, he showed why Arizona missed him so much, but the nation also saw the abundance of talent Arizona has.

Led by Lauri Markkanen, who had 18 points and seven rebounds against UCLA, and Kobi Simmons, who had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists against UCLA, Arizona has one of the most talented rosters in the nation. They had just been missing one of the best players in the nation in Trier.

Despite that, Arizona still is a top 20 scoring defense and second in the Pac-12, while also being fourth in the conference in points per game. The Wildcats have struggled scoring at times this year, however, they showed their unique inside-and-out game against UCLA, as they scored a season-high 96 points.

Trier will only get better and so will their chemistry. Arizona is getting a full roster at the right time. Watch out for them in the Pac-12 and nationally.

Arizona hosts Washington State and Washington this week.