A Topsy-Turvy Pac-12 Basketball Race Hits Stretch Drive

The Pac-12 basketball race has seemed to have a new frontrunner almost every week. Arizona was the top-heavy favorite at the start of the year. Oregon blazed out to a 6-0 start in league play. UCLA has, at different times looked like they were ready to make a big run. Frontrunner status in the Pac-12 though, has been about as tenuous as the #1 ranking nationally and all three teams are currently tied at 8-3, with Arizona State lurking just a game back. The tri-leaders all have big games coming up the next two nights, so let’s take a snapshot look at the three teams who lead the way, plus the Sun Devils.