5 Bold Predictions For No. 1 Wisconsin vs. No. 2 Arizona

By Jerry Landry

Bold Predictions For No. 1 Wisconsin vs. No. 2 Arizona

Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball Elite Eight vs Arizona — Welcome to the rematch. Both the Wisconsin Badgers and Arizona Wildcats survived Thursday night games to get here, and now both teams are just one rebooted grudge match from the Final Four. Here are five bold predictions as to who will emerge from the wild, wild West region.

5. Frank Kaminsky Will Get Knocked Around

Frank Kaminsky Wisconsin Badgers Elite Eight Arizona Wildcats

5. Frank Kaminsky Will Get Knocked Around

Frank Kaminsky Wisconsin Badgers Elite Eight Arizona Wildcats — Wisconsin will have to rely heavily on Nigel Hayes and Josh Gasser because Kaminsky will be under heavy duress. Kaleb Tarczewski will bring every inch of a 7-foot frame to Kaminsky often and early, and it’ll be up to Kaminsky to manage the adversity.

4. Nigel Hayes Will Hit Four Triples In The First Half

Wisconsin Badgers Elite Eight Nigel Hayes Arizona Wildcats

4. Nigel Hayes Will Hit Four Triples In The First Half

Wisconsin Badgers Elite Eight Nigel Hayes Arizona Wildcats — The three-ball is the most valuable weapon in college basketball. With the 35-second shot clock, and a little patience, three-pointers can become nearly indefensible. Look for Hayes to get hot from the arc, and carry Wisconsin from the outside in the first 20 minutes.

3. Stanley Johnson Goes For 20 Points

Arizona Wildcats Stanley Johnson Elite Eight Wisconsin Badgers

3. Stanley Johnson Goes For 20 Points

Arizona Wildcats Stanley Johnson Elite Eight Wisconsin Badgers — Stanley Johnson would like to remind America that there are other freshman standouts besides Jahlil Okafor. Johnson appears to be getting more comfortable under the bright lights, and could come out in a big way against the Badgers.

2. Wisconsin Will Emerge Late

Frank Kaminsky Wisconsin Badgers Elite Eight UNC Arizona

2. Wisconsin Will Emerge Late

Frank Kaminsky Wisconsin Badgers Elite Eight UNC Arizona — The last two games for the Badgers and the Big Ten Tourney championship were very ho-hum until a late charge reminded us of Wisconsin’s caliber. The Badgers looked all but defeated vs. the North Carolina Tar Heels, and I predict it’ll appear the same against the Wildcats, until the five-minute mark brings turbulence to the game flow and the Badgers respond.

1. Arizona Will Prevail

Arizona Wildcats Sean Miller Elite Eight Wisconsin Badgers

1. Arizona Will Prevail

Arizona Wildcats Sean Miller Elite Eight Wisconsin Badgers — The ‘Cats are too good to let Wisconsin pull this one out in the end. The Badgers will charge hard, but the "other" Wildcats will endure and advance to the Final Four.

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