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What happens when you take 16.7 points per game out of your lineup? That was the question facing the Arizona Wildcats against California on Friday night. The answer turned out to be winning 66-55 with a complete team game.

“I was feeling like it was more together today,” said forward Esmery Martinez. “We were helping more each other. We were communicating more. We were ready to win the game.”

Arizona’s starting lineup included usual starters Martinez, Jada Williams, Breya Cunningham, and Helena Pueyo, but they were not joined by leading scorer Kailyn Gilbert, who was held out by head coach Adia Barnes. Instead, freshman Skylar Jones got the first start of her career.

“[Gilbert] wasn’t available today,” Barnes said. “So just the decision not to play her...I could have tried to possibly but it would just risk injury.”

It was a nerve-racking experience for Jones. She found out at practice that she would start. She had to find out a way to get over her nervousness before the game.

“I went to sleep,” Jones said. “I had to sleep it off. I took a quick little 45-minute nap.”

Those nerves were still there early on. Jones had a steal and an assist to start Arizona’s scoring, but she followed that up with some mistakes.

“I was actually frustrated at the beginning of the game because I had two turnovers that I shouldn’t have had early,” Jones said. “And Es knows I was frustrated with it and she told me to snap out of it, get it out of my head, and then the rest of the game was smooth from there.”

The changes didn’t stop with Jones’ start. Junior guard Courtney Blakely played 26 minutes, the most since she transferred to Arizona in the offseason. Her teammates were impressed by her contributions.

“I love Courtney,” Jones said. “Courtney’s just a dog...and she played like it.”

Late in the game, Blakely dove on the floor for a loose ball. She appeared injured and stayed down for an extended period of time. Martinez picked her up.

“She’s the type of player that I don’t want to play against,” Martinez said said with a laugh. “She’s annoying.”

Barnes was also impressed by the effort of Blakely, whose confidence she has been concerned with in recent weeks.

“I thought Courtney played the way Courtney can play today,” Barnes said. “She didn’t take as many risks defensively. I thought she was super tenacious on the ball. Great energy. Good finishes. Some brilliant plays that she kind of bobbed and weaved—it reminded me of Aari [McDonald]—through defenses and just found a way to make the layups. I thought she jump-stopped and finished strong, and that’s something we were working on in practice because before she would just go up and miss. But you saw her jump-stopping and gathering—and she can jump. I thought she was really good tonight.”

With just seven players, the Wildcats leaned on Martinez, who scored a season high 20 points. She added seven rebounds, three assists, and two steals. More importantly, she had just one turnover, something she has struggled with of late.

“To be honest, I was feeling in the last couple games, I was...rushing too much, I was trying to play real fast,” Martinez said. “And because I was watching film, I was thinking that’s not my game. So I stopped. Tried to sit down and control and see what they give to me. So I just feel as though I’ve realized my own way and play my own way.”

It wasn’t just Martinez, though. Williams scored 13, nine of which came from the free throw line. She also had two rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

“Everybody scored and contributed,” Barnes said. “That’s what you want. You don’t want a big imbalance. You won’t win games like that. You may score some points but you’re not going to win like that.”

Each of the seven players scored at least six points each. The team outrebounded Cal 29-25. They had 13 assists to the Bears’ 11 and 12 steals to the opponent’s six.

On defense, Arizona held Cal to 34.9 percent shooting, five percent below its season average. The Bears ended with 13.8 points fewer than their season average.

“I think we also came in the locker room talked about how we want to win...we want to come together,” Jones said. “We need to do this. We need to get out of this losing streak. And that’s what we did today. What we did, we stood on business. That’s what we put on the locker room. and we stood on business and stood on 10 toes and we all came together.”

GILBERT, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — Queen Creek native Brock Purdy will be starting at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday in the Super Bowl. As the former Perry Puma prepares for Sunday, his high school decided to do something to show their pride. For the next month or so, Perry Puma Drive will now be known as Brock Purdy Way.

“The connection and relationships that he formed here when he was a student are still very strong,” Perry High School principal Heather Patterson said. “And he’s just a great young man.”

Right after Purdy’s Niners completed their comeback against the Packers in the first round of the playoffs, Patterson says people at Perry and throughout the town of Gilbert started planning different ways to show Purdy that here...he’s Purdy special. “We devised spirit days that had to do with high school and obviously the San Francisco 49ers,” she said. “It’s just been a whirlwind of excitement, and the campus has been electric.”

Tomorrow, the school will be a sea of white. The plan is for every student, teacher, and administrator to wear that ‘Brock Nation’ shirt, designed by Kyle Narducci. You might have guessed it, but Narducci is a Perry grad. “We’re true fans, and we are behind Brock 180 percent rain or shine,” Patterson said. “So we’re here for him, and I know he knows that.”

Purdy’s dad, Shawn, definitely does. He’s got this message for not just Puma Nation but all Arizonans who have been showing Purdy love this past decade. “I say when this is over, I want to text Hey Arizona thank you for supporting Brock,” Shawn told Sports360AZ’s Brad Cesmat. “It has been unbelievable.”

Patterson says the new street signs will remain up for about a month before being taken down but that there are other future plans in place to celebrate Purdy’s accomplishments.

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The Gilbert Town Council is "fractured," nearly every council member agreed in a meeting last month — one of the few times the body has come to consensus on anything in the past year.

What's happening: This summer, six ethics complaints were filed against members of the council, two of which were hurled by one member against another.

Why it matters: "When city officials seem to be wielding the [ethics] code for political gain ... the public rightfully can question whether they're looking out for public interest or engaging in private disputes," senior scholar in government ethics for Santa Clara University's Markkula Center for Applied Ethics John Pelissero tells Axios Phoenix.

The big picture: Three council members elected last year — Jim Torgeson, Bobbi Buchli and Chuck Bongiovanni — promised more transparency and trust on the council. Torgeson had been publicly critical of the mayor for years prior to running for office.

Zoom in: Peterson filed an ethics complaint against Torgeson after a resident made public a voicemail in which Torgeson refers to Petersen by an offensive term.

The latest: Last month, outside investigators said there were no ethics code violations found in these two complaints and two others filed by town residents.

Flashback: Torgeson, Buchli and Bongiovanni called for a vote of "no confidence" against Peterson in August after she filed the complaint against Torgeson.

Between the lines: "We are hurting our community terribly. We've got to get through this," council member Scott Anderson told his colleagues at a meeting last month.

What's next: The council adopted a new ethics policy and process over the summer that aims to create better outcomes for future complaints. All complaints filed this summer followed the old process.

Between the lines: Pelissero said adding a mediation component is a good call and will hopefully resolve issues without being litigious.

The intrigue: The old process, which often requires an outside attorney investigation to ensure no bias, cost the city thousands of dollars this summer.

With technology permeating many aspects of everyday life, the proliferation of smart technology is reshaping cities worldwide.

From internet of things sensors to artificial intelligence-driven analytics, the landscape of urban living is evolving rapidly. However, with innovation comes risk, and the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more pressing. All of this makes it even more important to adopt active strategies for cyber resiliency to safeguard against threats and ensure rapid recovery in the event of attacks or errors.

“There’s a proliferation of smart technology at the edge of nearly everything,” said Dave Vellante, co-CEO of theCUBE and chief analyst at theCUBE Research. “Think about IoT sensors and monitoring and the analysis and application of the massive amount of data collected. And, of course, AI now plays an emerging role in both the active monitoring and the analysis of that data.”

TheCUBE, along with Dell Technologies Inc., delves into the fascinating intersection of smart technology and cyber resilience through the lens of Gilbert, Arizona – a town that has not only embraced the principles of smart-city development, but has also prioritized cybersecurity to safeguard its future. (* Disclosure below.)

Nestled in the heart of Arizona, the town of Gilbert, through strategic partnerships with technology providers such as Dell Technologies, has leveraged innovative solutions to thrive and grow into the fifth-largest city in the state.

“We are very selective about the partners that we have,” said Tony Bryson, Gilbert’s chief information security officer. “Dell has proven to be an invaluable partner when it comes to putting in place the Cyber Recovery Vault. They were there from day one to help us understand what we needed.”

In addition to Cyber Recovery Vault, Dell also offers PowerProtect, Professional Services, and other security solutions in the AI arena. “Whether it’s AI involvement, whether it’s just R&D involvement, I think it’s a game changer,” Bryson added.

From IoT sensors to cloud-based infrastructure, Gilbert has embraced technology to enhance its services and communication with residents. With a focus on cybersecurity and resilience, Gilbert has implemented proactive measures to protect its data and infrastructure, ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens.

“One of the things I love about Gilbert is this idea of looking forward,” said Sasan Poureetezadi, chief technology officer of Gilbert, AZ. “Part of that is related to technology and smart city planning. We focused on some key elements. One of those is cybersecurity, which we think is critically important.”

In the journey toward becoming a city of the future, the town of Gilbert, Arizona, stands as a shining example of technological innovation and forward-thinking leadership.

While cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships are undoubtedly crucial, it is the people behind the scenes who truly drive Gilbert’s smart city initiatives forward. From elected officials to seasoned IT professionals, each plays a vital role in ensuring Gilbert’s success in the digital age.

“Being a smart city means that we’re using the right technology and the right application for the right purpose and … looking for those opportunities to interconnect our applications, our service lines and deliveries so that a resident and or business has as seamless of an experience with the town and our operations as possible,” said Mary Goodman, Gilbert’s assistant town manager. “All of those service lines rely heavily on our technology, on data and operations and making sure that we can best provision those services in a secure way if we’re doing our jobs right.”

In today’s ever-evolving threat landscape, cyber resilience is paramount to the success of any smart city initiative. That’s where Gilbert’s veteran IT professionals come in.

With their expertise and experience, they provide the guidance needed to select, execute and manage Gilbert’s smart city technology securely. From implementing robust cybersecurity measures to ensuring rapid recovery in the face of cyber threats, the IT team works tirelessly to safeguard Gilbert’s digital infrastructure and protect the privacy and security of its residents, according to Bryson.

“An internal threat does not mean a bad actor; it does not mean somebody with an ax to grind,” Bryson said. “It could mean somebody just making a mistake that impacts your data, impacts your system security.”

As the world continues to embrace smart technology, the importance of cyber resiliency cannot be overstated. By investing in modern infrastructure, adopting active strategies for cybersecurity and forging strategic partnerships, cities such as Gilbert are paving the way for a safer, more connected future.

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Gilbert, AZ, is one of America’s fastest-growing communities, with a population skyrocketing from under 6,000 in 1980 to more than 277,000 today. And it’s easy to see why residents are flocking to this Phoenix suburb. Gilbert has a strong economy, fantastic health care options, competitive schools and safe neighborhoods, all of which help secure its spot as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Also worth mentioning: The sun shines nearly 300 days a year here, and temperatures can get hot. Residents cool down at Frost, a local gelato and sorbet shop serving dozens of flavors to help beat the heat waves. (Get a scoop of the strawberry and champagne.)

As far as jobs go, several exciting industries fire Gilbert’s economic engine, including clean technology and renewable energy, aerospace and aviation, and advanced manufacturing. Gilbert is also advancing life sciences and is leading the way in stem-cell therapies and regenerative medicines. As a testament to the innovation that happens in Gilbert, the community nabs nearly 260 patents a year.

Leading health care companies like Dignity Health, Banner health care and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center all have a presence in Gilbert, and the town has more than 2 million square feet of hospital and clinical research facilities.

One of the reasons so many employers are picking Gilbert to launch or grow their operations is because of the strong talent pipeline: A high concentration of residents have graduate and professional degrees, and 44% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is above the national average of 33.1%. In addition, at the University of Arizona’s Gilbert campus, students have close-to-home educational opportunities to learn a new skill at a coding boot camp or meet demand in the health care industry via a four-year bachelor’s degree program in nursing.

Gilbert residents also find plenty to do in their downtime, from Pure Esports, which has 50 gaming stations, to the Hale Center Theatre, where residents can catch a musical. And creativity flows out of Gilbert. The city has an impressive arts and culture scene, which is reflected in its Saturday Art Walks and colorful murals that brighten up the brick walls throughout town. Also, Gilbert has illuminated art benches that glow at night.

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Gilbert has a strong economy, competitive schools and safe neighborhoods, all of which help secure its spot as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Learn more about Gilbert and other affordable cities to live in Arizona. Also, consider visiting before you move there.