Game of the Week: Cal vs. Washington, Thursday. Two of the six teams clumped within the first two spots, Cal and Washington were the conference favorites coming into the year. The Huskies struggle on the road, and they are playing in Haas Pavilion. UW blew out the Bears in Seattle, and Cal wants revenge. Cal can take another step to a title with a win.
Honorable Mention: USC vs. UCLA, Sunday. Two 6-5 clubs looking to stay within a game back of Cal. UCLA has been in a constant state of flux, winning games and then dropping them left and right. USC has won 2 in a row, with a victory over Cal. Malcolm Lee will need to shut down Mike Gerrity in order for the Bruins to have a chance.
Matchup to watch: Isaiah Thomas vs. Jerome Randle, Thurday. These might be the best two guards in the conference. Randle is the early favorite for Pac-10 POY, while Thomas has posted similar stats (worse). Look for the matchup to be the key to the game.
Honorable Mention: Klay Thompson vs. Landry Fields, Thursday. Sure, it is an game that doesn’t mean anything. But both Fields and Thompson average over 20 points per game, and they should be matched up against each other. They both are lights out shooter, and this matchup should decide the game.
Team in most need of a sweep: Arizona. At 6-5, they are a game back in the standings. And they have (likely) the easiest week they’ll have for the rest of the year in Oregon and Oregon State. If they don’t win both of them, then the Wildcats aren’t likely to win a conference title.
Honorable Mention: Cal. While Washington did warrant consideration, they don’t have much of a shot at an at-large. If Cal’s going to get that bid, then they need to win these two. It would be two big quality wins, and a step closer to a conference title.
Cal’s Matchups: Thursday, February 11: Washington. Saturday, February 13: Washington State.
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