Arizona men's basketball coach, Tommy Lloyd, credits his close friend, Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan, for finding Braden Smith when he was a junior in high school. Smith, who has played his entire college career in West Lafayette, broke the longstanding career record of 1,096 assists, breaking the previous record of Bobby Hurley in Purdue's opening round win over Queens. Meanwhile, Arizona will face Purdue in an Elite Eight game at the SAP Center, home of the NHL's San Jose Sharks. The game will feature a battle between the two teams, with both senior point guards being key figures in their respective programs.