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The NCAA Tournament is finally here and the No. 2 ranked Arizona Wildcats have officially punched their ticket to the dance as the No. 1 seed for the first time since 2022.

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Arizona’s Mentality Not Wavering Despite Lowly First-Round Opponent

The Arizona Wildcats will certainly have a change of pace in their first game of the NCAA Tournament, facing off with the 16-seed Long Island Sharks in the Round of 64.

Jaden Bradley News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 16

Lloyd Comments on Jaden Bradley’s Growth Over Time With Wildcats

Now in his third season with the program, Jaden Bradley has become the ultimate leader for the Arizona Wildcats. After spending his freshman season with Alabama, Bradley transferred to Arizona before the 2023-24 season.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 16

Arizona Looks Like the Team to Beat Entering March Madness

The Arizona Wildcats are coming off cutting off more nets. This time it came in the Big 12 Tournament. The Wildcats owned the Big 12 conference all season long from start to finish.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 16

Lloyd Discusses Arizona’s First-Round NCAA Tournament Matchup

Arizona is back at it in the NCAA Tournament. After a 32-2 season capped off with a Big 12 title, the Wildcats are seeking glory in March. Head coach Tommy Lloyd continues the streak of making the tournament during his tenure at Arizona.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 16

Arizona March Madness History: Record, Titles, Final Four Appearances, Best Highlights

Arizona is once again back in the NCAA Tournament. Its stellar regular season and Big 12 championship earned it the No. 1 seed in the West region. The Wildcats will take on Long Island University in the Round of 64.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 15

Arizona March Madness Hub: Seed, Schedule, Opponent and Path to Final Four

Arizona is going dancing, ladies and gentlemen. The Wildcats went 32-2 on the season and capped it off with a Big 12 championship. Head coach Tommy Lloyd has his group playing like the best team in the country.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / March 15

Arizona Basketball Selected as No. 1 Seed in 2026 March Madness

The Arizona Wildcats have landed a No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, as announced by the selection committee on Sunday night. Arizona is fresh off a Big 12 Tournament victory on Saturday night, beating the Houston Cougars 79-74 in Kansas City.

Bryce James News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Bryce James’ Sideline Behavior Draws Attention Following Arizona’s Win

Bryce James didn't play a single minute for the Arizona Wildcats all season, but he still managed to go viral on championship night. The 18-year-old shooting

Jaden Bradley News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 15

Teammates Applaud Bradley’s Leadership After Arizona's Tournament Win

Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley has been a leader on and off the court for the team this season, and it was on display throughout the Big 12 Tournament. Bradley and the Wildcats came out victorious in the conference tournament after taking down UCF, Iowa State, and Houston.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 15

Big 12 Titles Bring Arizona's Ultimate Goals Into Focus

In just two years, the Arizona Wildcats have seized control of Big 12 basketball, unseating defending conference champion Houston by knocking off the Cougars twice this season, including Saturday's Big 12 Tournament championship game.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 15

Two Wildcats Headline Big 12 All-Tournament Selections

Arizona has won the Big 12 Championship in just its second year in the conference. The Wildcats get their revenge over Houston from last year's conference title game loss.

Arizona Wildcats News / EasySportz / March 15

Did Arizona Just Lock Up the Overall No. 1 Seed?

The Big 12 championship delivered exactly what college basketball fans hoped for: a showdown between two of the nation’s best teams. In the end, it was the Arizona Wildcats who stood tallest, defeating the Houston Cougars 79–74 to capture the Big 12 Tournament title and build major momentum heading into the NCAA Tournament.

Arizona Wildcats News / Arizona Wildcats on SI / March 15

Predicting Arizona’s Full NCAA Tournament Path

Arizona claimed the top of the Big 12 with a win over Houston in the Big 12 Championship game. It was the second time the Wildcats defeated the Cougars this season, and both games were down to the wire.

Arizona Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / March 14

The Old Big 12 Is Dead — Arizona Just Proved It

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With less than four minutes remaining and play stopped for a television timeout, fans chanted for the team in the lead. No, it wasn’t “Rock Chalk, Jayhawk.” No, it wasn’t “Cyclone Power.” It was something else.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 13

Jaden Bradley's buzzer-beater sends Arizona to Big 12 final

When Arizona truly needed a basket in crunch time, Big 12 Player of the Year Jaden Bradley delivered.

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The 'Big 12 basketball Player of the Year' quiz

Can you name every player to be named the Big 12 Player of the Year since the 2000-01 season?

Arizona Wildcats News / Yardbarker / March 10

How Tommy Lloyd, Arizona landed commitment from five-star SF Caleb Holt

Caleb Holt is one of the top overall basketball recruits in the 2027 class, and he's decided that he's going to play college basketball with the Arizona Wildcats.

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Arizona Wildcats News / Heartland College Sports / March 10

Arizona Basketball Just Added the Nation’s Fourth-Best Prospect

One of the top players in the country is headed to Tucson. Elite senior guard Caleb Holt announced his commitment to the Arizona Wildcats during an appearance on First Take, giving head coach Tommy Lloyd one of the biggest recruiting wins of his tenure.

Arizona Wildcats News / Softball On SI / March 6

Arizona Softball Pitcher Hit by Line Drive to Head, Wildcats Clinch BYU Series Win

The No. 18 Arizona Wildcats (19-5, 2-0) clinched their seventh-straight win via run rule with an 8-0 victory over Brigham Young (5-16, 0-2) on Friday. However, a scary moment in the fourth inning sent the fans at Rita Hillendbrand Memorial Stadium into shock when Arizona starting pitcher Rylie Holder was hit in the head by a line drive.

Arizona Wildcats News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

Tommy Lloyd lashes out at ‘lazy’ narrative about Arizona

The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats sent a strong message across the college basketball world with a resounding 73-57 win over the No. 6 Iowa State Cyclones on Monday.