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Koa Peat's Chance To Become Hometown Hero With Arizona

Koa Peat's Chance To Become Hometown Hero With Arizona

Having the chance to help lead your hometown team on the national stage is something most kids can only dream of, but Arizona freshman power forward Koa Peat has a similar opportunity during his first collegiate basketball season as the Wildcats return to the Final Four with a chance to take home a National Championship.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 30
Lloyd Speaks on Arizona’s Trust Level After Thrilling Comeback Win

Lloyd Speaks on Arizona’s Trust Level After Thrilling Comeback Win

In their Elite Eight matchup against Purdue, the Arizona Wildcats were on the ropes for the entire first half, going into halftime trailing 38-31. As dominant as they’ve looked all season, and throughout the tournament, it appeared that the Wildcats may have been figured out, and would need to tighten things up to take down the Boilermakers.

Arizona Wildcats News / NBC Sports / March 30
Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 30
Tommy Lloyd Offers Daunting Perspective About Arizona’s Future

Tommy Lloyd Offers Daunting Perspective About Arizona’s Future

The Arizona Wildcats are headed to the Final Four. However, it isn’t coming without distractions from the outside—and within. Tommy Lloyd’s Wildcats used a second-half takeover to defeat the Purdue Boilermakers by a score of 79-64.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 30
How Arizona Ultimately Advanced to a Final Four

How Arizona Ultimately Advanced to a Final Four

In 2001, the Arizona Wildcats reached the Final Four, and in 2026, head coach Tommy Lloyd brought the Wildcats back to the Final Four. The current Wildcats team has set the program record for most wins in a single season, with 36 and counting.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 30
2 Wildcats Earn West All-Region Honors

2 Wildcats Earn West All-Region Honors

Arizona is back in the Final Four for the first time since 2001. This current Wildcats team has been the best the program has seen in over a decade. Expectations are very high for head coach Tommy Lloyd to bring home a title to Tucson.

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / March 29
Final Four odds: Opening point spread released for Arizona vs. Michigan, How to Watch

Final Four odds: Opening point spread released for Arizona vs. Michigan, How to Watch

On April 4, 1-seed Arizona will square off against 1-seed Michigan in the Final Four. The game will take place inside Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Arizona Wildcats News / Ball Exclusives / March 29
Will the Arizona Wildcats’ old-school offense push them to the national title?

Will the Arizona Wildcats’ old-school offense push them to the national title?

In an era defined by long-range shooting, the Arizona Wildcats have tore through the NCAA Tournament with a more old-school approach to their offense. They’ve found themselves in the Final Four for the first time since 2001.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 29
Arizona's Tommy Lloyd Details Huge Elite Eight Win

Arizona's Tommy Lloyd Details Huge Elite Eight Win

The 1-seed Arizona Wildcats are back in the Final Four for the first time in 25 years after taking down the 2-seed Purdue Boilermakers, overcoming a seven-point deficit in the first half and outscoring them by 22 points in the second half to secure the win.

NBA News / Heartland College Sports / March 28
Arizona vs. Purdue: Top 3 Takeaways From the Elite 8

Arizona vs. Purdue: Top 3 Takeaways From the Elite 8

For the sixth time in eight Tournaments, the Big 12 will have a team in the Final Four. The No. 1 seeded Arizona Wildcats defeated the No. 2 seeded Purdue Boilermakers, 79-64, in the West Region final.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 28
Tommy Lloyd overcomes pressure to get Arizona into Final Four 

Tommy Lloyd overcomes pressure to get Arizona into Final Four 

After getting over the Sweet 16 roadblock earlier in the month, Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd answered any doubters by getting the Wildcats to a place the program hasn't been in 25 years. 

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Arizona Wildcats News / Athlon Sports / March 26
Arizona Coach Tommy Lloyd Has an Answer for UNC Vacancy Questions

Arizona Coach Tommy Lloyd Has an Answer for UNC Vacancy Questions

Speculation tends to swirl quickly when one of college basketball’s most iconic programs suddenly needs a new coach. That has been the case since the University of North Carolina decided to part ways with Hubert Davis.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / March 25
Arkansas Game Moment of Truth for Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd: Wildcats must play solid defense and rebound well to deliver on expectations in Sweet 16

Arkansas Game Moment of Truth for Arizona’s Tommy Lloyd: Wildcats must play solid defense and rebound well to deliver on expectations in Sweet 16

The Sweet 16 matchup between Arizona and Arkansas is one of the most highly anticipated games of the round. John Calipari is a legendary coach, and the Razorbacks are on a roll after winning the SEC Tournament.

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