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.
Fresh off an impressive 9-3 season, Arizona and head coach Brent Brennan are leveraging their recent on-field success to build momentum in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
After briefly relinquishing the top ranking earlier this month, the Arizona Wildcats have surged back to No. 1 following a résumé that is already historic by AP poll standards.
The Bellarmine Knights 105–59 in a balanced performance that saw Arizona score over 100 points for the first time since the 2022 season. The victory not only highlighted Arizona’s offensive depth but also served as a statement win before the Wildcats pivot toward Big 12 Conference play.
Junior guard Tanyuel Welch has quickly become one of the most intriguing contributors for the Arizona Wildcats during the 2025–26 women’s basketball season.
The 2027 recruiting class has gone well for Arizona and head coach Brent Brennan so far, with the Wildcats securing commitments from two three-star prospects
Senior outside hitter Jordan Wilson capped off a remarkable 2025 season for the Arizona Wildcats by earning AVCA All-American Honorable Mention honors, announced Wednesday by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).
At the heart of Arizona’s offense is Mickayla Perdue, the senior guard and the Wildcats’ most consistent scoring threat. Perdue is currently the team’s top scorer, averaging 18.9 points per game this season while playing 32.8 minutes per contest.
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.