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.
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.