Arizona Wildcats On SI - Sports Illustrated

SI.COM
ON SI
SI SWIMSUIT
SI TICKETS
SI RESORTS
SI SHOPS
MY ACCOUNT
SUBSCRIBE NOW

NEWS
FOOTBALL
BASKETBALL
BASEBALL
RECRUITING
OLYMPIC SPORTS
FILM ROOM
OPINION
SI.COM WILDCATS BASKETBALL
SI.COM WILDCATS FOOTBALL

Mar 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Arizona Begins Postseason With Lofty Tournament Projection

The Arizona Wildcats could still improve their position in bracketology. Here is where they stand.

Michael Canelo

|

24 Minutes Ago

TOP STORIES

Arizona Seeding Impact With Potential Loss in Big 12 Tournament

Watch Guide for Wildcats' Big 12 Tournament Opener

Arizona's Bradley Surprised by Big 12 Player of Year Selection

Lloyd, Wildcats Not Concerned With Championship Expectations

3 Things To Expect from Arizona Against UCF

Arizona's Lloyd Explains Brayden Burries’ Growth Throughout Season

Arizona's Lloyd Stands by Jaden Bradley Player of Year Pick

Arizona Trio Earns First Team All-Conference Honors

Jaden Bradley Leads Arizona's Postseason Award Haul

NEWS

Feb 28, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) celebrates during the first half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona Holds Steady in Final AP Poll Before March Madness

Mar 2, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd cuts down the net after they defeat the Iowa State Cyclones at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona Getting Disrespected Will Fuel the Fire

Mar 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Lloyd Speaks on Brayden Burries’ Scoring Ability After Career-Best Performance

Mar 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) lines up a shot in the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Latest Arizona Win Inks New Program Milestone

Football

See More

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (1) after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils in the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Noah Fifita’s Case to Be the Big 12’s Best Quarterback

Jan 2, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan reacts against the SMU Mustangs in the first half during the Holiday Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Brennan Evaluates Wildcats' Roster After Transformative Offseason

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Brent Brennan celebrates against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

How Consistency Helps Build the Arizona Football Program

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman Julian Savaiinaea (41) and linebacker Taye Brown (6) against the Baylor Bears at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Wildcats to Host Standout 2027 Linebacker for Official Visit

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Ty Buchanan (75) against the Baylor Bears at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona Makes Top 7 For Coveted 2027 Lineman

Former Wildcat Credits Unique Preparation for NFL Opportunity

Former Wildcat Aims to 'Open Some Eyes' at NFL Combine

Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Treydan Stukes (2) celebrates after defeating the Kansas Jayhawks at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

How Gruesome Injury Helped Arizona's Stukes Find Way to NFL

Basketball

See More

Mar 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona Wildcats reacts in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Tommy Lloyd Voices Trust in the Wildcats' Rotation Entering the Postseason

Feb 28, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates during the first half of the game against the Kansas Jayhawks at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts To Arizona’s Matchup with Colorado

Mar 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) controls the ball in the first half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the CU Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

No. 2 Arizona Stampedes Through Colorado to End Regular Season

Mar 2, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; The Arizona Wildcats celebrate after they defeat the Iowa State Cyclones at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Big 12 Schedule Has No. 2 Arizona Prepared for March

Mar 2, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) shoots over Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) during the first half of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Jaden Bradley Speaks on Impact of Arizona’s Health

Mar 2, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) makes a three point basket during the first half of the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Case for Arizona's Burries As Best Guard in Country

Mar 2, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates a three point basket he made during the first half of the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Evaluating Arizona’s Case for Top Seed in NCAA Tournament

Mar 2, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) cuts down the net after they defeat the Iowa State Cyclones at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona's Burries Helping His Freshman of the Year Case

Baseball

See more

Jun 15, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arizona Wildcats pitcher Tony Pluta (37) reacts after making an error to allow a run against the Louisville Cardinals during the eighth inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Wildcats' Fresno State Series Now Carries Major Implications

Arizona head coach Chip Hale waits to play against Grand Canyon at Grand Canyon baseball park in Phoenix on March 29, 2022.

Ncaa Baseball Gcu Baseball Game Arizona At Grand Canyon

Why Arizona's Already in Trouble Early in 2026 Season

Jun 13, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Chip Hale on the field during the game against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Arizona Struggles Through College Baseball's Opening Weekend

Jun 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Arizona Head Coach Chip Hale walks out during the third inning of the Super Regionals game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Chip Hale Discusses Expectations for Arizona Baseball

Jun 15, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arizona Wildcats right fielder Brendan Summerhill (4) tries to dive for a catch against the Arizona Wildcats during the eighth inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Arizona Assistant Headed to the Big Leagues

Jun 8, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Arizona head coach Chip Hale during an interview with the media after a Super Regionals game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Chip Hale's Contract Extension Approved by Arizona Board of Regents

Jun 13, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arizona Wildcats pitcher Garrett Hicks (99) throws against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers during the seventh inning at Charles Schwab Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Taking a Look At Arizona Baseball's 2026 Recruiting Class

Jun 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; Arizona Head Coach Chip Hale looks on during the third inning of the Super Regionals game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

Arizona Baseball Lands Major Recruit for the 2027 Class

Recruiting

See more

Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Ka'ena Decambra (52) and Chubba Maae (55) against the Kansas Jayhawks at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona to Host Dominant 2027 Lineman for Official Visit

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats linebacker Chase Kennedy (7) against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona to Host Dynamic 2027 Linebacker for Official Visit

Nov 28, 2025; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats tight end Cameron Barmore (80) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the second half during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona Pursuing Standout 2027 Tight End

Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd yells out during the game against Kansas Jayhawks inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

Top Targets Have Arizona Ecstatic for 2027

Nov 8, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive backs Treydan Stukes and Dalton Johnson celebrate a win against the Kansas Jayhawks at the end of the game at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona Making Encouraging Strides Toward Top 2027 Safety

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive back Genesis Smith (12) against the Baylor Bears at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona Extends Offer to Elite 2028 Athlete

Nov 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats defensive lineman Julian Savaiinaea (41) and linebacker Taye Brown (6) against the Baylor Bears at Casino Del Sol Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Talented 2027 Linebacker Schedules Arizona Official Visit

Oct 18, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Tre Spivey (12) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Houston Cougars at TDECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Arizona to Host Elite 2027 Wide Receiver For Official Visit

Olympic Sports

See more

Arizona Wildcats women's volleyball outside hitter Jordan Wilson (5) hits the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena in Tempe on Sept. 21, 2023.

Jordan Wilson Earns AVCA Honorable Mention All-American

Arizona Wildcats women's volleyball outside hitter Jordan Wilson (5) hits the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena in Tempe on Sept. 21, 2023.

An Arizona Volleyball Standout Was Recognized For AVCA Honors

Arizona Wildcats women's volleyball outside hitter Sofia Maldonado Diaz (2) hits the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena in Tempe on Sept. 21, 2023.

Arizona Volleyball Falls Short in NCAA Tournament Second Round

Arizona Wildcats Volleyball Looks To Continue a Historic Run

Arizona Wildcats women's volleyball libero Giorgia Mandotti (15) celebrates at Mullett Arena in Tempe on Sept. 21, 2023.

Inside a Historic Night for Arizona Wildcats Volleyball

Arizona Wildcats women's volleyball outside hitter Jordan Wilson (5) hits the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mullett Arena in Tempe on Sept. 21, 2023.

3 Wildcats Honored With Big 12 Volleyball Honors

The Big 12 school's logos on display at the Big 12 Conference's Media Day on July 10, 2024.

Top Performers For Arizona Volleyball On Season

Apr 2, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; A general view of the Arizona Wildcats and Connecticut logos at the Alamodome prior to the national semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

How Successful Arizona Soccer Was This Week at Home

Takedown Policy

Terms and Conditions

SI Accessibility Statement

© 2026 ABG-SI LLC - SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates, licensees and related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.