ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi named Arizona versus Florida in the season opener on Monday in Las Vegas as one of his "14 key men's college basketball games to watch in November." Arizona plays Florida at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Monday in the Hall of Fame Series.
Florida is the defending national champion and begins the season ranked third nationally in both polls. Arizona and Florida have split their all-time series, with each team winning twice. Arizona won the first game against Florida 75-71 at Madison Square Garden in New York.