Aari McDonald Interview + Oregon's Statement Win

Pac-12 Networks' Ashley Adamson and Mary Murphy react to the first Top 16 reveal in which five Pac-12 teams were included (2:39). Ash and Mary discuss the significance of the Ducks dominating win over UConn (3:40) — their first ever road win over a Top 5 opponent — and Mary explains why Oregon has the potential to play even better (6:40). Aari McDonald joins the show (9:40) and reacts to Arizona being included in the Top 16. Aari shares what her mindset was going into their win over UCLA (12:50) and how she has grown to become a more vocal leader this year (14:00). The reigning Pac-12 player of the week tells Ash and Mary about Adia Barnes’ influence (15:13) and what Tee Tee Starks support has meant to her (16:00). Aari praises her teammates and shares what they have allowed her to do differently in her game this year (17:50). She also shares what her favorite part of her game is (18:30) and what bucket she has prized the most this year (18:59). She reminisces about playing with guys while growing up and what it brought to her game (20:56) and confides what it will take for her Wildcats to upset Oregon in Eugene (21:53). The Pac-12's leading scorer wraps her interview praising the fan support at McKale Center (24:45) and what her experience has been like playing under Adia Barnes (27:00). Ash and Mary discuss the grueling triple overtime win Arizona State had over USC (29:08). Even after being swept over the weekend, Mary explains why the Trojans still deserve credit (30:34). Ash and Mary discuss UCLA's size potentially being an achilles heel this season (32:57) and the significance of Cal getting their first PAC-12 win this season (33:47). In this week's Murphy's Law, Mary highlights what makes Cal's CJ West's performance so special (36:28). Mary also highlights the significance of Oregon blowing out UConn and what made Oregon's reaction so significant (37:30). She also gives her current coach and freshman of the year picks (41:04). Ash and Mary wrap the episode breaking down the road to a top four seed in the Pac-12 Tournament (42:00).