Basketball Game Preview: BASIS Flagstaff Yetis vs. Dishchii'bikoh Wildcats

The BASIS Flagstaff Yetis will square off against the Dishchii'bikoh Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. BASIS Flagstaff is coming into the game hot, having won their last eight games.

Back in December of 2024, BASIS Flagstaff earned a 61-48 win over Music Mountain.

It was another big night for Daniel Quiroz, who went 12 for 19 on his way to 26 points and eight rebounds. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in points. Lincoln Bradford was another key player, putting up 16 points and eight rebounds.

BASIS Flagstaff smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, Dishchii'bikoh had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They claimed a resounding 83-56 victory over St. Michael. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 23 points or more this season.

BASIS Flagstaff pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.8 points per game. As for Dishchii'bikoh, the victory got them back to even at 7-7.