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Arizona’s point guards are ‘engine’ of high-powered offense

Why do the Arizona Wildcats have one of the most prolific offenses in the country this season?

Yes, Allonzo Trier’s monster scoring numbers have a big part to do with it. So do the double-doubles Deandre Ayton is putting up every game.

But don’t overlook UA’s point guard play.

Senior Parker Jackson-Cartwright and freshman Alex Barcello are 13-25 from the field this year (9-14 from 3), while tallying 30 assists to just six turnovers. Barcello himself has 11 assists to zero turnovers.

“They’re playing excellent basketball.