Arizona Wildcats continue to rise in national polls

Feb 22, 2016, 11:49 AM

Arizona guard Kadeem Allen (5) goes past Arizona State guard Andre Spight (24) for a dunk during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona defeated Arizona State 99-61. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)

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BY ADAM GREEN

Arizona Sports

Riding a six-game winning streak that most recently includes a 99-61 drubbing of in-state rival Arizona State, the University of Arizona Wildcats mens basketball team has once again risen in the national polls.

Arizona, which is 10-4 in the Pac-12 and 22-5 overall, ranked ninth in the latest Associated Press Poll and 10th in the USA Today Coaches Poll.

Last week the Wildcats were 12th in both polls.

Arizona is led by senior Ryan Anderson, whose 15.8 points and 10.2 rebounds per game pace the team in each category. He is supported by freshman Allonzo Trier, who is chipping in 14.8 points per game, as well as seniors Gabe York (14.7 points) and Kaleb Tarczewski (9.5 points, 9.0 rebounds).

This week the Wildcats will hit the road for the final time this season for a game against Colorado on Wednesday night and Utah on Saturday afternoon.

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Arizona State forward Obinna Oleka (5) shoots over Arizona forward Ryan Anderson (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)

Arizona State forward Savon Goodman (11) has his shot blocked by Arizona center Dusan Ristic (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)

Arizona guard Gabe York (1) runs past Arizona State guard Gerry Blakes (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)

Arizona State guard Gerry Blakes (4) drives past Arizona forward Ryan Anderson (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)

Arizona coach Sean Miller yells during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)

Arizona State guard Tra Holder (0) is defended by Arizona guard Gabe York (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)

Arizona forward Ryan Anderson (12) reacts after making a basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)

Arizona forward Ryan Anderson (12) goes up for a dunk during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 99-61. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)

Arizona guard Kadeem Allen (5) goes past Arizona State guard Andre Spight (24) for a dunk during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona defeated Arizona State 99-61. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)

Arizona guards Gabe York (1), Parker Jackson-Cartwright (0) and Kadeem Allen (5) celebrate an Arizona basket late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona State, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 99-61. (AP Photo/Chris Coduto)

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