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5 Bold Predictions For 2016 PAC-12 Tournament

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The PAC-12 was more competitive than ever this season, as seemingly perennial winners the Arizona Wildcats finished the season with the No. 4 seed in the PAC-12 tournament. With several teams still fighting for a spot in the 2016 NCAA tournament, the PAC-12 tournament is going to be absolutely crazy. Here are five predictions for the 2016 PAC-12 tournament.

5. USC Crushes UCLA

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The USC Trojans desperately need a win to secure their place in the 2016 NCAA tournament, and they boast wins at home and on the road against UCLA in the regular season. The Bruins are not a good team defensively, and Andy Enfield’s offense rips them to shreds yet again.

The USC Trojans desperately need a win to secure their place in the 2016 NCAA tournament, and they boast wins at home and on the road against UCLA in the regular season. The Bruins are not a good team defensively, and Andy Enfield’s offense rips them to shreds yet again.

4. Oregon State Upsets Cal

Oregon State Upsets Cal Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Oregon State is one of the more underrated teams in college basketball; unfortunately, the Beavers might need two wins in the PAC-12 tournament to make the Big Dance. They have already proven themselves against Cuonzo Martin’s squad earlier in the season, and I expect them to get it done again.

Oregon State is one of the more underrated teams in college basketball; unfortunately, the Beavers might need two wins in the PAC-12 tournament to make the Big Dance. They have already proven themselves against Cuonzo Martin’s squad earlier in the season, and I expect them to get it done again.

3. Utah Cruises To Final

Utah Cruises To Final Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
The Utah Utes might not be the No. 1 seed in the PAC-12 tournament, but they definitely have the easier side of the bracket. The Utes could easily win both of their games by double digits.

The Utah Utes might not be the No. 1 seed in the PAC-12 tournament, but they definitely have the easier side of the bracket. The Utes could easily win both of their games by double digits.

2. Oregon Defeats Arizona In Semifinal Thriller

Oregon Defeats Arizona In Semifinal Thriller Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
It’s a shame these two teams are unable to face off in the final, but Oregon vs. Arizona is going to be a must-watch game. Oregon defeated the Wildcats in their only regular season meeting, and I expect them to do so once again – albeit much closer this time.

It’s a shame these two teams are unable to face off in the final, but Oregon vs. Arizona is going to be a must-watch game. Oregon defeated the Wildcats in their only regular season meeting, and I expect them to do so once again – albeit much closer this time.

1. Oregon Wins PAC-12 Tournament

Oregon Wins PAC-12 Tournament Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Oregon is hands down the best team in the PAC-12, and there really is no argument towards any other team. The Ducks will face Utah in a great game between the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, and Oregon will head into the 2016 NCAA tournament looking to win a treble.

Oregon is hands down the best team in the PAC-12, and there really is no argument towards any other team. The Ducks will face Utah in a great game between the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds, and Oregon will head into the 2016 NCAA tournament looking to win a treble.

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