Summary
Arizona's basketball team won the Big 12 Conference title by defeating Iowa State. Coach Tommy Lloyd defended his team's performance against criticism, highlighting their strong stats and recent victories. Arizona is set to compete in the Big 12 and NCAA Tournaments with a strong season record.
Key Facts
- Arizona defeated Iowa State 73-57 to win the Big 12 Conference title.
- Arizona had a strong first half with a 37-25 lead over Iowa State.
- The team limited Iowa State to 29% shooting while they shot 46% overall.
- Jaden Bradley scored 17 points, leading the team in scoring.
- Coach Tommy Lloyd addressed criticism, calling it "lazy" to label his team as soft.
- Arizona currently has a 28-2 overall record, including wins against UConn and Florida.
- They rank 18th in points per game and 6th in rebounding nationally.
- Arizona will finish their regular season against Colorado before starting tournament play.
