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LeBron James Voices Support for Arizona Ahead of NCAA Tournament

Arizona takes on Long Island University on Friday afternoon in the Round of 64. The Wildcats have one of the best fan bases in the country. Little did they know, the Wildcats just gained a massive fan.

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Arizona's Path to Victory Against Long Island

Arizona earned the No. 1 seed in the West Region after a terrific season. The Wildcats went 32-2 and won the Big 12 Tournament. Tommy Lloyd has made the Big 12 title game in his first two years in the conference.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 17

Previewing Arizona Vs. LIU: First Round Matchup

The No. 2-ranked Arizona Wildcats are fresh off of what was one of their best seasons in program history, posting a 29-2 record, a Big 12 regular season title, and a conference tournament trophy.

Arizona Wildcats: CBS Sports Cameron Salerno Lists Reason Why They Can Be an Early Exit

The Arizona Wildcats are the number one seed in the West Region. They currently have a 32-2 record this season. Arizona won the BIG 12 regular season title, and they also won the BIG 12 Tournament.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / March 17

Arizona and Kansas Top List for Most Money Spent on College Basketball Operations

New financial data is shedding light on just how much major college basketball programs are investing behind the scenes, and two Big 12 programs, Arizona and Kansas, rank near the top nationally in operational spending.

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.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 17

Lloyd Explains What Wildcats Avoiding Ahead of NCAA Tournament

The Arizona Wildcats have earned plenty of attention nationally this season, and they’ve emphasized not getting caught up in the limelight ahead of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats are entering the tournament as one of the favorites to win it all.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 17

Arizona's Kharchenkov Details His Mature Playstyle

Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov might only be a freshman, but he’s played like a four-year veteran for the Wildcats this season. Kharchenkov made the move to the United States this past offseason, coming from Europe, where he was a standout prospect.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 17

5 Things Wildcats Fans Should Know About LIU

The Arizona Wildcats open NCAA Tournament play as the No. 1 seed in the West region against the No. 16-seed Long Island University Sharks on Friday afternoon in San Diego.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 17

The Arizona Rotation Adjustments That Defined Success

Arizona just had a fantastic regular season, as it went 32-2. The Wildcats capped off a great season with a Big 12 championship. This is the best record the program has had since the 2021-22 season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 17

Arizona's Lloyd's All-Time NCAA Tournament Record and Best Finishes

Arizona will be in the NCAA Tournament, which has been a common theme since head coach Tommy Lloyd came to the program. The Wildcats had a 32-2 record this season and won the Big 12 Tournament.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 16

Bracket Challenge: Fill Out Your Bracket and Compete Against Our Experts

The NCAA Tournament is finally here and the No. 2 ranked Arizona Wildcats have officially punched their ticket to the dance as the No. 1 seed for the first time since 2022.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 16

Arizona’s Mentality Not Wavering Despite Lowly First-Round Opponent

The Arizona Wildcats will certainly have a change of pace in their first game of the NCAA Tournament, facing off with the 16-seed Long Island Sharks in the Round of 64.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / March 15

Arizona Basketball Selected as No. 1 Seed in 2026 March Madness

The Arizona Wildcats have landed a No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, as announced by the selection committee on Sunday night. Arizona is fresh off a Big 12 Tournament victory on Saturday night, beating the Houston Cougars 79-74 in Kansas City.

Bryce James News / Athlon Sports / March 15

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

Arizona Wildcats News / EasySportz / March 15

Did Arizona Just Lock Up the Overall No. 1 Seed?

The Big 12 championship delivered exactly what college basketball fans hoped for: a showdown between two of the nation’s best teams. In the end, it was the Arizona Wildcats who stood tallest, defeating the Houston Cougars 79–74 to capture the Big 12 Tournament title and build major momentum heading into the NCAA Tournament.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 13

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.

Florida's latest win should frighten rest of NCAA tourney field

No. 23 Wisconsin raises ceiling with overtime win over No. 9 Illinois

Ole Miss shocks No. 15 Alabama to reach SEC tournament semifinals

UCLA hangs on to beat No. 8 Michigan State but Tyler Bilodeau injured

Pitt retaining Jeff Capel is complicated, puts pressure on offseason plan

Arizona Wildcats News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Big 12 basketball Player of the Year' quiz

Can you name every player to be named the Big 12 Player of the Year since the 2000-01 season?

Arizona Wildcats News / Yardbarker / March 10

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.

The 'Men's Final Fours since 2000' quiz

Arizona Wildcats News / Softball On SI / March 6

Arizona Softball Pitcher Hit by Line Drive to Head, Wildcats Clinch BYU Series Win

The No. 18 Arizona Wildcats (19-5, 2-0) clinched their seventh-straight win via run rule with an 8-0 victory over Brigham Young (5-16, 0-2) on Friday. However, a scary moment in the fourth inning sent the fans at Rita Hillendbrand Memorial Stadium into shock when Arizona starting pitcher Rylie Holder was hit in the head by a line drive.