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Arizona Freshman Keeps Turning Heads Among NBA Scouts

Arizona Freshman Keeps Turning Heads Among NBA Scouts

If there is one player who has been playing great basketball this season but doing so in silence, just going out there and balling, it is Arizona Wildcats freshman Brayden Burries.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 25
Brent Brennan Explains Potential Impact of Arizona Newcomers

Brent Brennan Explains Potential Impact of Arizona Newcomers

While plenty of attention is being placed on Arizona’s men’s basketball team and its run to the Sweet 16, the university’s football team began its spring practice season this week, with many new faces joining the team this season.

Koa Peat Explains How Arizona Held Off Utah State Rally

Koa Peat Explains How Arizona Held Off Utah State Rally

Survive, and advance. That’s essentially what the Arizona Wildcats did in the Round of 32 against Utah State, knocking off the Aggies 78-66 in a scrappy, hard-fought game.  Despite the double-digit final score, the game was much closer than that would indicate.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 25
Projected Arizona Starting Lineup and Rotation for Sweet 16

Projected Arizona Starting Lineup and Rotation for Sweet 16

The No. 1-seeded (West Region) Arizona Wildcats are set to take on the No. 4-seeded Arkansas Razorbacks this Thursday at 6:45 p.m. (MST) in San Jose to determine who will make it to the Elite Eight.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 25
The Key Stat Behind Arizona's NCAA Tournament Dominance

The Key Stat Behind Arizona's NCAA Tournament Dominance

Arizona is moving on to the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive season. Tommy Lloyd has been fantastic in the five seasons with the Wildcats, and he is looking to overcome the postseason hurdle that has been standing in his way over the past few seasons.

Noah Fifita News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 25
Why Fifita's Loyalty Will Propel Arizona Football in 2026

Why Fifita's Loyalty Will Propel Arizona Football in 2026

After the Arizona Wildcats' loss to the SMU Mustangs in the Trust & Will Holiday Bowl, the futures of many players remained uncertain. One thing did remain clear: quarterback Noah Fifita was coming back for one last run.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / March 25
Arkansas Game Moment of Truth for Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd: Wildcats must play solid defense and rebound well to deliver on expectations in Sweet 16

Arkansas Game Moment of Truth for Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd: Wildcats must play solid defense and rebound well to deliver on expectations in Sweet 16

The Sweet 16 matchup between Arizona and Arkansas is one of the most highly anticipated games of the round. John Calipari is a legendary coach, and the Razorbacks are on a roll after winning the SEC Tournament.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 24
Arizona's Peat Previews Sweet 16 Clash Against Arkansas

Arizona's Peat Previews Sweet 16 Clash Against Arkansas

Arizona held off a late second-half push by Utah State to advance to the Sweet 16. This is the third consecutive year the Wildcats have made the second weekend.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 24
How Leadership Is Driving Arizona's March Madness Run

How Leadership Is Driving Arizona's March Madness Run

The Arizona Wildcats showed over the weekend why they are the team to beat still in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. The Wildcats played a different style in the Round of 32 than they did in the Round of 64.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 24
One Key Trait Has Arizona Primed for Sweet 16 Run

One Key Trait Has Arizona Primed for Sweet 16 Run

March is a chaotic month for college basketball teams. The players are juggling tournament games with their class schedules, film studies, practices, and the overall demands of being a student-athlete, while the coaching staff prepares the team to play games and puts a successful product on the floor.

Jaden Bradley News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 24
Arizona's Bradley Comments on Brayden Burries’ Surprising Confidence

Arizona's Bradley Comments on Brayden Burries’ Surprising Confidence

Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries may only be a freshman, but he’s become a tough player for opponents to try to throw off despite his age. Burries is the team’s leading scorer heading into the Sweet 16, averaging 16.0 points per game on 50 percent shooting from the floor and 39 percent from three-point range.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 24
Arizona's Lloyd Speaks On Lack of Mid-Majors in Sweet 16

Arizona's Lloyd Speaks On Lack of Mid-Majors in Sweet 16

This year’s Sweet 16 will be a little bit different than years past, as no mid-majors will be represented in the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the second straight season.  The lowest seed remaining in the tournament is No.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 24
How Arizona’s Diverse Roster Has Helped It This Season

How Arizona’s Diverse Roster Has Helped It This Season

The Arizona Wildcats have one of the most unique rosters in all of college basketball, and it has culminated in an incredibly strong season up to this point.

Arizona Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / March 23
Arizona Basketball Hangs On vs. Utah State to Reach Sweet 16

Arizona Basketball Hangs On vs. Utah State to Reach Sweet 16

The Arizona Wildcats are heading to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in five seasons under Tommy Lloyd after beating Utah State 78-66. The Wildcats, as the No.

Arizona Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / March 17

Tuesday Takes: Arizona’s Path Is Clear, But Big 12 Teams Face Trouble

Welcome to Tuesday Takes, where I give you four takes from the Big 12. It was a jam-packed week full of exciting news, but there were several things that caught my attention over the last few days.  During the tournament last week, I heard some people complain about Kansas City which is crazy to me.

Bryce James News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Bryce James’ Sideline Behavior Draws Attention Following Arizona’s Win

Bryce James’ Sideline Behavior Draws Attention Following Arizona’s Win

Bryce James didn't play a single minute for the Arizona Wildcats all season, but he still managed to go viral on championship night.  The 18-year-old shooting

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 13
Jaden Bradley's buzzer-beater sends Arizona to Big 12 final

Jaden Bradley's buzzer-beater sends Arizona to Big 12 final

When Arizona truly needed a basket in crunch time, Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley delivered.

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How Tommy Lloyd, Arizona landed commitment from five-star SF Caleb Holt

How Tommy Lloyd, Arizona landed commitment from five-star SF Caleb Holt

Caleb Holt is one of the top overall basketball recruits in the 2027 class, and he's decided that he's going to play college basketball with the Arizona Wildcats.

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