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Elite 8 Game Thread: No. 3 Wisconsin Badgers vs. No. 5 Arizona Wildcats

The anticipated rematch of last season's regional final out west actually came true. Though the seeds are reversed, both Wisconsin and Arizona are much improved.

By Phil Mitten

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Graphic: Phil Mitten
Graphic: Phil Mitten

Projected Starting Lineups

Wisconsin Pos. Arizona
Frank Kaminsky, Jr. C Kaleb Tarczewski, Jr.
Nigel Hayes, So. F Brandon Ashley, Jr.
Sam Dekker, Jr. F Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, So.
Josh Gasser, Sr. G Stanley Johnson, Fr.
Bronson Koenig, So. G T.J. McConnell, Sr.

KenPom win probability: 43% (66-64 L) 60 possessions

Broadcast Info

TV: TBS (Kevin Harlan, Reggie Miller, Dan Bonner, Rachel Nichols)
Radio: Badger Radio Network (Matt Lepay, Mike Lucas), Sirius/XM ch. 84

Links you might like:

* Wisconsin, Arizona basketball teams have plenty in common (JS Online)
* Josh Gasser is Wisconsin's 'nearly invisible,' yet indispensable player (CBS Sports)
* Revenge awaits Arizona after gritty Sweet 16 win over Xavier (Yahoo)

Game Notes: Wisconsin | Arizona

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