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Arizona's Lloyd Not Concerned With Controversial Big 12 Tournament Court

The Big 12 Tournament has been making plenty of headlines this past week. Not just because of the teams playing in it, such as the top-seeded Arizona Wildcats, but because of the rather unconventional playing surface.

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Good, Bad, and Ugly from Arizona’s Big 12 Quarterfinal Win

Arizona picked up a win last night in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament over UCF. The Knights gave the Wildcats a little scare in the second half, but there was never any real danger for the No.

Big 12 Pulls LED Glass Court Before Arizona-Iowa State

After just three days, the Big 12 is taking away the LED glass court and reverting to the classic hardwood. The court has been talked about more than the action being played on the court, and the Big 12 has had enough.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 13

Watch Guide for Arizona's Big 12 Tournament Semifinal Matchup

No. 2 Arizona emerged victorious in its first game of the 2026 Big 12 Tournament, taking down No.8-seed UCF 81-59 for its second win over the Knights this season.

3 KEY Observations After Arizona's Win Over UCF

The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats are now in the semi finals of the Big 12 Tournament for the first time since joining the conference last year after taking an early lead on the UCF Knights and keeping it to cruise to a 81-59 victory in Kansas City at the T-Mobile Arena.

Social Media Reacts To Arizona’s Matchup With UCF in The Big 12 Quarterfinals

The Arizona Wildcats played their first game of the Big 12 Tournament with a matchup against the UCF Knights on Thursday in the Big 12 Quarterfinals.

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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 / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 12

Arizona Begins Postseason With Lofty Tournament Projection

The Arizona Wildcats are coming off an impressive and successful regular season. They accomplished one of their goals this season by winning the Big 12 outright Title.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 12

Arizona Seeding Impact With Potential Loss in Big 12 Tournament

The Arizona Wildcats have everything going in the right direction heading into the Big 12 Tournament. The Wildcats are coming off a huge regular season, where they won the outright Big 12 Championship.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 12

Watch Guide for Wildcats' Big 12 Tournament Opener

Here's what you need to know to watch No. 2 Arizona's first game of the 2026 Philips 66 Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, Mo. The No. 1 seed Wildcats earned a double-bye with their first conference championship since joining the Big 12, and will now face No.

Jaden Bradley News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 12

Arizona's Bradley Surprised by Big 12 Player of Year Selection

Many people were taken by surprise when Jaden Bradley won Big 12 Player of the Year, including the standout Arizona guard himself. Bradley won the award earlier this week after posting averages of 13.4 points and 4.6 assists per game while shooting 46 percent from the field and 38 percent from three-point range.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 12

Lloyd, Wildcats Not Concerned With Championship Expectations

The Arizona Wildcats will have some lofty expectations placed on them in the NCAA Tournament, and it isn’t without reason. The Wildcats finished the regular season as the top team in the Big 12 with a 29-2 overall record, and 16-2 in conference play.

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 / Heartland College Sports / March 10

Arizona Basketball Just Added the Nation’s Fourth-Best Prospect

One of the top players in the country is headed to Tucson. Elite senior guard Caleb Holt announced his commitment to the Arizona Wildcats during an appearance on First Take, giving head coach Tommy Lloyd one of the biggest recruiting wins of his tenure.

Arizona Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / March 8

Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament Seeding Set with Arizona No. 1

The Arizona Wildcats will be the No. 1 seed in the 2026 Big 12 men’s basketball tournament in Kansas City, which starts on Tuesday at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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.

Aaron Gordon News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Koa Peat 2026 NBA Draft Profile

Amid a draft class filled with elite first-year college players, Arizona forward Koa Peat is ensuring that his name remains in the conversation. The 6’8” bruising, all-around forward has shown glimpses of being a premier role player, provided he addresses some major concerns before he jumps to the league.

Arizona Wildcats News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

Tommy Lloyd lashes out at ‘lazy’ narrative about Arizona

The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats sent a strong message across the college basketball world with a resounding 73-57 win over the No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones on Monday.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 2

No. 2 Arizona polishes resume with blowout win over No. 6 Iowa State

The Arizona Wildcats polished their resume on Monday. Following a resounding win over the Associated Press No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones, they're rivals to anyone else's in the country.

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