Make those long, late lunch reservations for Thursday now, Wildcat Nation, because Arizona’s NCAA Tournament opener will be an afternoon delight.
The UA’s first-round game against Princeton is set for a 1:10 p.m. MST tip on Thursday and will air on TNT. Brad Nessler, Brendan Haywood and Dana Jacobsen will call the game from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif.
As the No. 2 seed in the South Region, Arizona (28-6) is also a heavy favorite over the 15th-seeded Tigers (21-8). Per DraftKings Sportsbook, the line has opened at 13.