Below, we break down the squad’s performance through a series of letter grades. Arizona has been one of the more efficient offenses in the country through 11 games, averaging 79.8 points per game while allowing 66.2 points per game.
Koa Peat is arguably Arizona’s most consistent scoring threat this season and the focal point of the Wildcats’ offense. Averaging around 14 points per game, Peat combines scoring efficiency with rebounding and playmaking prowess, making him especially dangerous in matchups against undersized or less disciplined defenses.
The Arizona Wildcats come into this game riding a perfect 11-0 record, the best start in the program this season and one of the elite starts in the country.
A second-half surge is just what the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team needed to overcome a relentless attack of the San Diego State Aztecs, outscoring their opponents 28-18 in the latter part of the game to remain undefeated.
Arizona and head coach Tommy Lloyd have had an interesting 2026 recruiting cycle. After starting strong by securing a commitment from four-star small forward
The contest began competitively, with San Diego State keeping pace through much of the first half. At the break, the Aztecs trailed by just one point, 28-27, after capitalizing on some early offensive opportunities and forcing Arizona into a tougher-than-usual offensive showing.
Tobe Awaka was arguably Arizona’s most impactful player in the matchup, anchoring the Wildcats’ interior presence with a game-leading 15 rebounds while also contributing 9 points in 22 minutes of action. Awaka’s work on the glass was crucial in a game where Arizona struggled to find consistent offensive rhythm.
Becky Burke’s achievement of her 100th career win as a Division I head coach represents far more than a single number in the record book. It is the culmination of a coaching journey defined by steady growth, program building, and sustained success across multiple levels of women’s college basketball.
Over the past few weeks, Arizona and head coach Brent Brennan have been highly active on the 2027 recruiting trail, securing commitments from two three-star
At the top of Utah’s roster is Lani White, the team’s leading scorer and one of its most versatile weapons. White is averaging 13.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, showing she can score both from the perimeter and in transition, while also crashing the glass effectively.
Arizona enters this matchup eager to flip the script after mixed results to open Big 12 play. Through 10 games this season, the Wildcats sit with a solid overall record, but inconsistency against stronger competition has been a theme.
As conference play comes up next, the recent power rankings can serve as somewhat of a conference play preview of where the Wildcats stand heading into their game against the team right below them in the power rankings, 13th-place Utah.
“That was a fun one,” Burke said. “It just seemed like everybody was at ease. Everybody was loose, but playing really, really hard at the same time.” From the opening tip, Arizona set the tone, playing with pace, physicality, and focus on both ends of the floor.
The blowout victory not only highlighted Arizona’s depth but also provided several standout individual performances that showed important signs of growth headed towards conference play. Here’s a closer look at the top three Wildcats from the game and how they powered the win.
Arizona basketball isn’t just hot right now; they’re setting records while the rest of the country is still trying to figure out who they are. On Saturday, the Wildcats became the first team in college basketball HISTORY to beat five ranked opponents in their first nine games.