No. 1 Arizona's Wednesday night game against Cincinnati seems like just another Big 12 basketball game, but it will also be a homecoming for a former Wildcat star.
The Arizona Wildcats welcome the Cincinnati Bearcats for a showdown that has two teams looking to get a mid-week win. For the Wildcats, they will be heavy favorites and a team looking to remain undefeated.
The Arizona Wildcats won’t finish the season as one of college football’s top 25 teams this year, as the final AP Poll of the season left them out completely.
While the 2026 college basketball recruiting cycle has started to wind down and several of the class’s top prospects have already committed to programs,
The Arizona Wildcats are still your No. 1 team. They were an unanimous choice at the top of the AP top-25 list. It is not a surprise. They are the best team in College Basketball, and they are looking to keep their unbeaten streak going.
It’s been a strange season for Arizona Wildcats forward Anthony Dell’Orso, and his struggles have been amplified of late. Dell’Orso opted to come back to Arizona after starting 28 games for the Wildcats last season.
The Arizona Wildcats have already had a busy offseason as they replenish their roster following a 9-4 season and a Holiday Bowl loss to SMU. Aside from the first signing day for high school recruits, they've also been taking advantage of the transfer portal.
Friday's Holiday Bowl between SMU and No. 17 Arizona wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicated, but it wasn't a stress-free victory for the Mustangs.