Photos: Arizona gets stretched in taking down Kansas State 101-76, Big 12 basketball
The top-ranked Arizona Wildcats had their hands full in finally dropping the KSU Wildcats 101-76, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Brayden Burries puts down a dunk in front of Kansas State center Dorin Buca during the second half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 7, 2026, at McKale Center.
Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) wrestles a rebound from Kansas State forward Taj Manning (15) under the bucket during the second half of their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) gets to full extension to try to tip a rebound from Kansas State center Dorin Buca (22) during the second half of their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Anthony Dell'orso (3) crashes the boards to block a shot from Kansas State guard PJ Haggerty (4) during the first half of their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) slides hard into his own bench trying to save a loose ball along the line during the second half against Kansas State, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) rams home a bucket over Kansas State forward Elias Rapieque (0) during the second half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 7, 2026, at McKale Center.
Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) finishes off a clean run to the bucket with a one-hand slam during the second half against Kansas State in their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang has some questions about a call that went against his Wildcats in the second half of their Big 12 game against Arizona, Jan. 7, 2026, in Tucson.
Kansas State forward Elias Rapieque (0) gets swarmed by Arizona players trying to salvage a loosed ball during a scramble in the second half of their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Anthony Dell'orso (3) takes the ball to the face while marking Kansas State guard PJ Haggerty (4) on a drive during their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) swoops for a reverse lay up in the second half against Kansas State, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd pleads his case after a foul call against one of his Wildcats resulted in three Kansas State free throws in the first half their Big 12 game, Jan. 7, 2026, in Tucson.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) batters his way into the lane against Kansas State forward Elias Rapieque (0), left, and center Dorin Buca (22) during the first half of their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) finishes off a slam dunk during the first half against Kansas State during their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) gets hit a bit on his drive for and an-one against Kansas State during the first half of their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Anthony Dell'orso (3) whips a wrap around pass behind Kansas State guard Abdi Bashir Jr. (1) during the first half of their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) gets hit from behind on his drive down the center of the lane against Kansas State during the first half of their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Kansas State forward Elias Rapieque (0) stops the drive of Arizona guard Brayden Burries (5) but picks up the foul doing so during the second half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 7, 2026, in Tucson.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) crashes into the front row of fans after trying to keep a loose ball inbounds in the second half against Kansas State, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (13) gets it from all sides while driving between Kansas State guard Mobi Ikegwuruka (14), left, and guard Nate Johnson (34) during the second half of their Big 12 game, Jan. 7, 2026, in Tucson.
Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) gets a hand on the ball and Kansas State guard PJ Haggerty (4) in attempt to make a swipe in the first half of their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Koa Peat (10) makes a shot over Kansas State guard Mobi Ikegwuruka (14) in their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona guard Anthony Dell'orso (3) takes a foul while being stripped from behind by Kansas State guard PJ Haggerty (4) during the first half of their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) paws the ball out of the hands of Kansas State guard PJ Haggerty (4) for a steal in the early goings of the first half of their Big 12 game, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Koa Peat, left, forward Ivan Kharchenkov, center, and guard Brayden Burries, right, team up for a video after their 101-76 win over Kansas State in the Big 12, Jan. 7, 2026, in Tucson.
Arizona guard Dwayne Aristode (2) works on his three-pointer before the fans file into McKale Center and the Bit 12 game against Kansas State, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) dials in his long range jumper a few hours before the team takes on Kansas State,, January 7, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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