In an impressive display of dominance, the Arizona Wildcats clinched their second outright Pac-12 regular-season title in the past three years. This accomplishment came as the Washington State Cougars suffered a surprising 74-68 defeat at the hands of their rival, Washington, opening the door for Arizona's triumph.

Arizona's victory over UCLA, with a commanding scoreline of 88-65, solidified their claim to the Pac-12 title. It also marked a remarkable achievement for head coach Tommy Lloyd, who now boasts two outright conference championships and two conference tournament championships in just his third season at the helm of the Wildcats.

"We got PTC mindset - Pac-12 Champions mindset," exclaimed Keshad Johnson of the victorious Wildcats, a phrase that may soon find its way onto merchandise as a badges of pride for the team.

Lloyd's remarkable coaching prowess has set up Arizona for a smooth transition into the Big 12 next season, echoing the success of Kelvin Sampson in helping Houston make a smooth transition into the Big 12 this season.

With their Pac-12 title secured, the Wildcats now have their sights set on a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Currently ranked No. 7 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 daily college basketball rankings, Arizona remains a strong contender.

Looking ahead, the Wildcats have one more regular-season game against USC on Saturday. According to KenPom.com projections, Arizona is expected to enter the matchup as double-digit favorites within the Galen Center. A victory in this final game could further solidify their tournament resume.

As the Wildcats anticipate their conference tournament in Las Vegas next week, all eyes will be on them as they chase their third consecutive conference tournament title. If the bracket unfolds favorably, Lloyd and his team will have yet another opportunity to add to their growing collection.

Arizona's recent success not only affirms their standing as a force to be reckoned with in the college basketball landscape but also highlights their readiness for the challenges that await them in the Big 12 next season. The Wildcats have proven their mettle and shown that they are ready to compete at the highest level.

With their Pac-12 title secure and their sights set on an NCAA Tournament run, Arizona continues to make waves in the college basketball world, inching closer to their ultimate goal of cutting down the nets as national champions.