Get the rundown on this year’s Arizona men’s basketball players and coaches.
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The Wildcats faced a condensed offseason after a Final Four, losing six key players but preparing a fresh roster with new leadership to build on last season’s success.
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd sees the matchup as a valuable learning experience and acknowledges the history between the two teams.
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Arizona's Motiejus Krivas, Ivan Kharchenkov and Caleb Holt were among the 50 players named to the Naismith Trophy's preseason watch list Monday.
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Who will rise to the top of the Big 12? Explore all 16 teams, their strengths, storylines and outlooks ahead of the 2026-27 men’s basketball season.
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Arizona and UCLA renew their rivalry in Vegas as both teams open their seasons at T-Mobile Arena, each bringing a strong mix of returning talent and promising newcomers.
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Arizona freshman Caleb Holt leans on his family and his dog Prynxton to reset after tough days, often hitting Tucson dog parks where basketball fans know his story.
A breakdown of Arizona men’s basketball's nonconference opponents for the 2026-27 season, highlighting the teams, matchups and challenges awaiting the Wildcats before Big 12 play begins.
Tommy Lloyd is unsure if power forward RJ Godfrey will be eligible to play against UCLA on Monday as his legal eligibility case remains unresolved, but he remains hopeful.
Considering the ever-increasing need for revenue to help pay players and other expenses, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd said his program took an active role toward securing the $12.75 million deal with Carvana that UA announced earlier Friday.
Just three days from the start of the season, UA coach Tommy Lloyd said Friday he still has "no idea" if power forward RJ Godfrey will become eligible through legal avenues.
Arizona's Motiejus Krivas was named one of 20 players to the preseason watch list for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award honoring the top center in college basketball.
Brett Yormark is departing from his role as Big 12 commissioner after overseeing the league's growth to 16 teams, including Arizona.
Arizona's basketball players will wear Carvana patches on their jerseys this season as part of a $12.75 million sponsorship agreement the school has agreed to with the Tempe-based online car retailer.
Arizona forward RJ Godfrey withdrew from the Georgia five-for-five lawsuit and joined a Texas case seeking a preliminary injunction to gain eligibility for Arizona's season opener against UCLA.
Caleb Holt made the Jerry West Shooting Guard Award watchlist; Ivan Kharchenkov made the Julius Erving Small Forward Award watchlist, highlighting their roles as key players for Arizona this season.
Arizona freshman guard Caleb Holt was named to the preseason watch list for the Jerry West Award, the Basketball Hall of Fame's annual honor for the top shooting guard in college basketball.l
Big 12 coaches express concern over the NCAA’s refusal to grant eligibility to five-year window players, emphasizing fairness to athletes and life-changing opportunities at stake.
Caleb Holt showed serious hustle but also some early jitters in Arizona’s big win over Eastern Washington on Friday night.
Freshman guard Caleb Holt had 21 points on 8-for-11 shooting to lead Arizona to an 85-54 win over Eastern Washington at McKale Center in the Wildcats’ final exhibition game of the preseason.
Former Gonzaga standout Kevin Pangos is now an assistant coach for the Arizona Wildcats. Tommy Lloyd believes Pangos will be a strong addition to the team’s coaching lineup.
Longtime coaching friends Tommy Lloyd and Dan Monson meet again this Friday during an exhibition match between Arizona and Eastern Washington.
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The Wildcats men's basketball team arrived in Kansas City as Big 12 preseason champions, aiming to defend their title under coach Tommy Lloyd's leadership.
Tommy Lloyd shared his frustrations with inconsistent NCAA rulings that deny some 2022 high school grads a fifth season, while others get extended eligibility due to lawsuits and state orders.
Coach Randy Bennett’s move from Saint Mary’s to ASU brought star forward Paulius Murauskas along, who credits Bennett for his development and increased playing time.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark affirmed the conference’s support for the NCAA’s age-based eligibility model, while acknowledging the need to balance fairness with respect for athlete decisions and local court rulings.
The Arizona Wildcats have 16 players on NBA opening rosters for the 2026-27 season, including three on two-way contracts, showing strong representation from their program.
The Arizona Wildcats entered the AP preseason Top 25 ranked No. 5, trailing Florida, Duke, Illinois, and UConn.
Big 12 media days in Kansas City will spotlight Arizona’s men’s and women’s basketball teams simultaneously, a new combined format from past years.
Arizona men's basketball takes a 82-67 win over San Diego State in an exhibition match inside McKale Center at Alkeme Arena on Friday night.