Should be good preparation. From Topeka Journal:
"“Our four guys have been through all our drills and understand our system,” Weber said. “Now, for the rest of them, how do they continue to improve? Habits, technique, desire, understanding, being in the right place. If they can continue to improve and see it, that’s going to help us as we move forward.”
Northern Arizona is 0-3, coming off a 97-62 loss Friday to Arizona State, which is the Wildcats’ opponent Thursday in Las Vegas. The Lumberjacks also have losses to Arizona (101-67) and Embry-Riddle (82-70).
The Wildcats’ strong start has been fueled by defense, which produced 21 points off 17 UC Irvine turnovers in the 71-49 victory. Northern Arizona had 24 turnovers against Arizona State, leading to 24 points for the Sun Devils.
“Their scores have been a little lop-sided,” Weber said of the Lumberjacks, “but as I said, this is about us getting ready, executing and doing the things we need to do.?