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Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 7

Arizona's Lloyd Reflects on Impressive Season Despite Sour Ending

The Arizona Wildcats had a phenomenal season that will certainly go down as one of the best in the program’s history, but it ended in bittersweet fashion in the Final Four.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 7

Why Final Four Defeat Is Great Thing for Arizona's Future

Arizona's promising basketball season may have ended in disappointment, but head coach Tommy Lloyd isn't letting that deter the program from its ultimate mission: winning a National Championship.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 7

5 Players Arizona Should Target in Transfer Portal

Arizona’s season is officially over after losing in the Final Four to Michigan. Now it is time for the offseason, which means Tommy Lloyd will have to gear up to make another run next season, but to do so, he will have to dip into the transfer portal.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 7

An Early Look at Which Wildcats Could Hit Transfer Portal

The basketball season has officially ended, and the Arizona Wildcats are looking to build off of perhaps the best season in the program's history. Although, the Wildcats did not make it past the Final Four, losing to the National Champion Michigan Wolverines 91-73 in Indianapolis.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 6

Arizona's Tommy Lloyd Has Sights Set on More Final Fours

The Arizona Wildcats saw their magical season come to an end with a Final Four loss to the Michigan Wolverines, and Tommy Lloyd isn’t satisfied with simply playing in the Final Four.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 6

Key Errors That Hindered Arizona in Final Four

It’s a tough way for the season to end, but the biggest reason Arizona lost to Michigan wasn’t talent. It wasn’t rebounding. It wasn’t even shooting. Arizona lost this game because it played too fast and turned the ball over, which is exactly what Michigan wanted.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 6

Arizona's Peat Reflects on Unfamiliar Feeling After Final Four Loss

Koa Peat hasn’t lost much in his life, but this one proved to be one of the more difficult losses he’s ever suffered. Peat’s Arizona Wildcats were crushed

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 6

Arizona's Lloyd Wins Prestigious Award After Vastly Successful Season

When head coach Tommy Lloyd took the court for the first summer practice session with his new team, he would have never thought the all-time highs his Arizona Wildcats would have taken.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 6

Analyzing Tommy Lloyd’s March Madness Resume With Arizona

The Arizona Wildcats’ magical season has finally come to an end, bowing out in the Final Four to the Michigan Wolverines in blowout fashion by a score of 91-73.

College Basketball News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 6

Key Stats That Ended Arizona's Season in Final Four Loss

Arizona’s historic season has officially come to an end after suffering a 91-73 loss to Michigan in the Final Four. The Wolverines got out to a hot start and never looked back.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 6

A Way-Too-Early Look at Arizona's 2026-27 Rotation

The best season in program history. A Big 12 regular season title, a conference championship trophy, the first Elite Eight appearance and win since 2014, and the first Final Four appearance since 2001, it was truly a successful season for the Arizona Wildcats.

Arizona Wildcats News / Ball Exclusives / April 5

Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd named Naismith Coach of the Year

Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd took home the Naismith Coach of the Year award on Sunday, becoming the first coach in program history to do so.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 5

Arizona's Peat Shocked After Final Four Blowout Loss

Arizona and Michigan went head-to-head in one of the most hyped up NCAA Tournament games in recent memory. Unfortunately, the game did not live up to the hype, as the Wolverines dismantled the Wildcats 91-73.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / April 5

Arizona Players Who Won't Be on Roster in 2026-27

The 2025-2026 season for the Arizona Wildcats was one to remember, capturing both the regular-season and tournament titles in the Big 12, setting a program record for wins, and reaching the Final Four for the first time in 25 years.

Arizona Wildcats News / Ball Exclusives / April 3

Arizona HC Tommy Lloyd signs new five-year contract extension

Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd wasted no time shutting down rumors that he may take the UNC Tar Heels’ head coaching job. He announced on Friday that he’s staying with the Wildcats.

Arizona Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / April 3

What We Know About Tommy Lloyd’s Arizona Contract

Arizona basketball and Tommy Lloyd are sticking together. Lloyd announced that he’ll be remaining at Arizona during a press conference on Friday ahead of the No.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 3

Arizona's Lloyd squashes UNC rumors with lucrative contract extension

Arizona HC Tommy Lloyd squashes North Carolina rumors with lucrative contract extension

The North Carolina Tar Heels will have to keep searching for their next head coach to replace Hubert Davis after Lloyd's decision on Friday.

New update emerges in Dusty May rumors involving North Carolina job

Michigan, Illinois open as Final Four favorites, but Arizona for title

Men's NCAA Tournament winners, losers: Arizona, Illinois end long Final Four droughts with regional final wins

Tommy Lloyd overcomes pressure to get Arizona into Final Four

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Tommy Lloyd’s New Deal Shows Arizona Is No Longer Chasing Relevance, It’s Defining It

The moment Tommy Lloyd agreed to his new contract with the Arizona Wildcats, it became clear this was not just a routine extension. This was a declaration.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / April 3

Final Four: Rebounds, Steals Key for Arizona vs. Michigan: What Wildcats must do to play in National Championship Game

The past 25 years have led up to this moment. Arizona finally broke its Elite 8 curse and is back in the Final Four. The last time the Wildcats were here, they beat Michigan State to advance to the National Championship Game.