All votes for number one in the country went to the Arizona Wildcats
Since the beginning of the season the Arizona Wildcats have shown precision and poise, signs of a team that has built to go deep in March. The University of Arizona has proved this team is not getting votes based on hype but strictly on dominating performances.
As a reward for these showings, the Wildcats received unanimous votes in the AP Poll for number one in the country in back-to-back weeks. The quality of matches this team has dominated is nothing more than impressive.
What makes this unanimous No. 1 ranking particularly meaningful is the depth of competition in college basketball this season.
The top five has been filled with blue-blood programs and some rising contenders. Each of these teams having arguments for being top in the country.
When it came down to the voting and the ballots were tallied, every single voter had come to the same agreement, the Arizona Wildcats stand alone at the summit.
While most teams have stars to carry the load, the Wildcats depth on the roster, there is no question as to the identity of the Wildcats, they have embraced the team first mentality.
Head Coach Tommy Lloyd deserves all the credit in the world for the team he has built in Tucson. Lloyd has found a way to unlock the full potential of all his players and create a philosophy that has gained the trust of the team.
As of right now Arizona stands as the unanimous kings of college basketball, but with that comes new tests.
Every team will approach the Wildcats with a measuring stick and the challenges ahead will prove whether or not this team is built for longevity.