Having the best player in program history back for your conference opener is a big deal, especially when she’s being inducted into the school’s Ring of Honor. Trying to get your coach her 100th career win is, too. So is having a senior move into the top 10 on your all-time scoring list.
Would the Arizona Wildcats be able to make it a happy occasion all the way around with a win over Washington State? They would have to do so after missing three games and not facing another team in three weeks.
A long time spent off the court can lead to rust.