No. 1 Arizona and No. 2 Purdue meet in a high-level Elite 8 showdown featuring two of the most complete teams in the country, with the top-seeded Wildcats (35-2) entering as slight favorites after a dominant Sweet 16 performance. Arizona enters off a 109-88 rout of Arkansas in which it shot over 63% and showcased elite depth, with six players scoring 14 or more points, highlighting a balanced, fast-paced offense that averages over 85 points per game. Purdue, meanwhile, survived a tight 79-77 battle against Texas and brings a more experienced, battle-tested roster led by Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman-Renn, along with one of the nation’s most efficient offenses. ...read more read less