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Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) brings the ball up court during the game between the Horned Frogs and the Wildcats at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Peat has been one of the best players in the country this season

Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) brings the ball up court during the game between the Horned Frogs and the Wildcats at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Peat has been one of the best players in the country this season

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Jan 14, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd talks with the referee during the first half of the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

See what Lloyd had to say about his team's win on Wednesday.

Jan 14, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) looks to pass the ball during the first half of the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

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See the recap of Arizona's gritty win over the Sun Devils.

Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; The Arizona Wildcats huddle on the court after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Social Media was on fire during a tightly contested Arizona-Arizona State matchup

Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) and forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) celebrate during the game between the Horned Frogs and the Wildcats at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Wildcats' head coach downplayed the stakes for his team.

Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) and center Motiejus Krivas (13) come off the court after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Arizona Wildcats are one of the few remaining unbeaten teams in College Basketball. They have a huge test coming up, and one that everyone is going to have their eyes on.

Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'orso (3) comes out of the game against the TCU Horned Frogs during the second half at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Arizona's elite coaching staff gets recognition amid hot start to the season.

Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) and center Motiejus Krivas (13) come off the court after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Wildcats dominated the AP Poll voting once again

Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) and forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) celebrate during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Being the No.1 basketball team in the country comes with its challenges, particularly in the expanded Big 12.

Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd looks on during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Arizona bench player brings energy and leads first-half run to pull away from the Horned Frogs

Jan 10, 2026; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) drives to the basket past TCU Horned Frogs forward Xavier Edmonds (24) during the second half at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

A recap on Arizona's latest win against the Horned Frogs.

Jan 7, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) smiles and flexes after he dunks the ball during the second half of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

The Wildcats improved to 16-0 on the season

Jan 7, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) makes a lay up over Kansas State Wildcats wing Taj Manning (15) during the first half of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Burries scored 28 points in Arizona's win over Kansas State

Jan 7, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) sticks out his tongue during the second half of the game against the Kansas State Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Peat has been named amongst the 25 Wooden Award candidates

Dec 29, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) points to the bench after making a three-point basket against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Bradley joined Koa Peat on the list

Jan 7, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) dunks the ball over Kansas State Wildcats center Dorin Buca (22) during the first half of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

See the recap of Arizona's blowout win over K-State.

Jan 3, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) and forward Koa Peat (10) wait for play to resume after a time in the the second half of the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Social media was on fire during Arizona's win over Kansas State

Dec 22, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd watches the game during the first half of the game against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

The Wildcats have six double-digit scorers on the season

Jan 3, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) posts up against Utah Utes guard Obomate Abbey (21) during the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

A look at Arizona's next game against K-State.

Jan 3, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) and forward Koa Peat (10) wait for play to resume after a time in the the second half of the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Wildcats barely beat out Michigan for the top spot

Jan 3, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes forward James Okonkwo (32) and Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) battle for a rebound during the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Awaka hit 2 three-pointers in the win

Jan 3, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) brings the ball up the court against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Burries came away with 11 rebounds in the win over Utah

Jan 3, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes forward Keanu Dawes (8) drives against Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) during the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Arizona continues hot streak and No. 1 ranking in conference opener.

Dec 20, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd against the San Diego State Aztecs during the Hall of Fame Series at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Arizona Wildcats head coach has bright future, too.

Dec 29, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) points to the bench after making a three-point basket against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

The Wildcats were 13-0 in non-conference play