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Every Arizona Player Picked in 2026 NFL Draft, Where They're Headed

The Arizona Wildcats were well-represented at this year’s NFL Draft, seeing four players — all on defense — be selected in this past week’s event. The

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Brent Brennan's Three Biggest Priorities for Arizona After NFL Draft

The 2026 draft took a toll on the Arizona Wildcats, as four standout players were picked. The defensive back room, in particular, will need a massive overhaul, as all four players taken within the seven rounds were defensive backs.

Motiejus Krivas News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 29

Why Motiejus Krivas Must Be Arizona's Centerpiece

Losing stars always sounds scary, but for the Arizona Wildcats, this season isn’t about replacing talent; it’s about redefining who everything runs through.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 29

Arizona's Burries Likely To Go High in NBA Draft

Arizona guard Brayden Burries continues to be mocked as a potential top 10 pick in this summer’s NBA Draft. The 6-foot-4 guard was a star for Arizona in his freshman season, averaging a team-best 16.1 points per game on elite efficiency from both the floor and from beyond the arc.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 29

Caleb Holt Receives High Praise Before Rookie Year With Wildcats

The Arizona Wildcats have a prized prospect headed to Tucson for next season in the form of 5-star guard Caleb Holt. A 6-foot-5, 200-pound guard who most recently played at Prolific Prep in Florida, Holt is considered one of the top players of this year’s high school class.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 29

One Freshman Wildcats Have To Lean On After NFL Draft

As college football teams continue their offseasons and build their 2026 rosters, some freshmen will rise to the top and claim pivotal roles. Much of that depends on the departing players, but each team will have at least one first-year player who stands out.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 29

Ranking Arizona's NFL Draft Departures, How They'll Impact Next Year

The 2026 NFL Draft was a successful one for the Arizona Wildcats, as four players were selected to continue their football careers at the professional level, marking the second consecutive time that many prospects were taken.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 28

Answering Pressing Offseason Question for Arizona

With Koa Peat and Braden Burries likely heading to the NBA, everyone keeps talking about the scoring loss. But honestly, that’s not the real issue. Arizona’s biggest problem going into next season is much more specific: who plays the four and how that changes everything.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 28

Offseason Departures Hurt Arizona's Preseason Ranking

The Arizona Wildcats were one of college basketball’s best teams last season, but they’ve taken a slight dip in the rankings so far this offseason. The Wildcats enjoyed one of their best all-time seasons in 2025-26, winning a program-high 36 games and posting another program-best .923 winning percentage.

Motiejus Krivas News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 28

Examining Arizona's Next Moves After Resigning Motiejus Krivas

Center Motiejus Krivas announced earlier on Monday that he will be returning to the Arizona Wildcats after rumors of him potentially joining Koa Peat and Brayden Burries in the upcoming NBA Draft.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 28

5 Remaining Arizona Players Who Will Define Season After NFL Draft Losses

Arizona has lost eight players through the NFL Draft over the last two offseasons, plus several others to graduation and to undrafted free-agent contracts.

Arizona Wildcats News / Softball On SI / April 27

Softball America Catcher Rankings Highlight Elite Talent from OU, Florida, Arizona

With the 2026 regular season rounding out in the next week, Softball America released its final in-season catcher rankings. The source listed the top 15 backstops at the DI level based on stats, advanced metrics, RPI and general eye test.

Motiejus Krivas News / Hoops Rumors / April 26

Motiejus Krivas Returning To Arizona For 2026/27 Season

Lithuanian center Motiejus Krivas has decided to return to Arizona for his senior year, according to Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report (Twitter link).

Arizona Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Arizona's Brayden Burries Reacts to Koa Peat's NBA Draft Decision

Brayden Burries and the Arizona Wildcats had a disappointing end to the 2025-26 college basketball season. After entering the NCAA Tournament as a No. 1 seed, they advanced all the way to the Final Four.

Arizona Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / April 23

Arizona’s Koa Peat Sends Message After AJ Dybantsa's NBA Draft Decision

The NBA Draft process always brings big announcements, but the ripple effects tend to stretch far more than the initial headline. Every decision at the top influences how the rest of the class is viewed, how teams evaluate talent, and how other players approach their own futures.