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Feb 17, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Derek Dixon (3) passes the ball at the half court against during the first half against the NC State Wolfpack Lenovo Center.

Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats may have two of the best returning players in all of college basketball on the roster, but for the most part everyone else

Feb 17, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Derek Dixon (3) passes the ball at the half court against during the first half against the NC State Wolfpack Lenovo Center.

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Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats may have two of the best returning players in all of college basketball on the roster, but for the most part everyone else

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Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) dribbles the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center.

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Former Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley was among the last players selected in the 2026 NBA draft, but he's getting paid like a player picked 20 spots highe

Mar 3, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers forward RJ Godfrey (0) celebrates a three point basket against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center.

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Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats spent the first portion of the offseason attempting to persuade Koa Peat to remain in Tucson for his sophomore year - only

Mar 7, 2026; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) shoots the ball over Colorado Buffaloes center Elijah Malone (50) in the first half at the CU Events Center

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The path to repeating as Big 12 champions is now known for Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats - and it starts and ends with brutally tough road matchups. Ariz

Feb 3, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd gestures during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at McKale Center. The Wildcats beat the Bruins 76-66.

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The Arizona Wildcats enjoyed the Tobe Awaka experience so much, they figured why not run it back with another member of the family? Tommy Lloyd and the Wildcats

Jan 14, 2025; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd yells toward players during the first half of the game against the Baylor Bears at McKale Center.

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Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats broke through in 2026, making the Final Four for the first time since 2001 and cementing this program as the team to beat i

Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd.

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Predicting which teams will make the NCAA Tournament six weeks before the season even begins is a difficult task. This year, with hundreds of players still in e

Mar 13, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers forward RJ Godfrey (0) goes to the basket defended by Duke Blue Devils forward Maliq Brown (6) during the second half at Spectrum Center

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It's mid-September and Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats may have lost their projected starting power forward. RJ Godfrey, who committed to Arizona after bei

Millennium Tigers guard Adan Diggs (1) celebrates his dunk against the Sunnyslope Vikings during their game at Sunnyslope High School on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats have struck gold on the recruiting trail the last couple years, and they are on the cusp of doing so once again in the clas

Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd.

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Tommy Lloyd arrived in Tucson with a reputation as an excellent international recruiter, but he's proven over the last half decade with the Arizona Wildcats he

Mar 15, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd during the first half against the Houston Cougars for the Big 12 Conference Tournament Championship game at T-Mobile Center

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Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats broke through in 2025-26, making it to the Final Four for the first time since 2001 before a brutal second half against eve

Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd.

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The 2026-27 college basketball season officially tips off in two months, with Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats taking on Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins on

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd shouts toward the court in the first half of their Final Four game against Michigan at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

The Wildcats' frontcourt has been bolstered by the signing of two big men. How does it help them in 2026?

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts during the second half in a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

This transfer portal pickup could be a big piece for the Wildcats.

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) goes to the basket against Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Burries is expected to be chosen in the lottery at this summer’s draft.

Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd speaks during a press conference ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Arizona may need to take the Big 12’s risky money deal to stay competitive long-term.

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in action against Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Peat has left the door open for a possible return in 2026-27.

Wildcats join race for 2027 standout center.

Arizona fails to secure needed backup center.

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) shoots against Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Burries’ stock has slowly risen throughout the offseason.

Nov 3, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) celebrates defeating the Florida Gators in the Hall of Fame Series game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Peat has seen his draft hype fluctuate throughout the year.

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) attempts a three-pointer against the Michigan Wolverines in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Arizona’s unforgettable season was defined by clutch wins, March breakthroughs, and historic moments.

Jan 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) dribbles around Central Florida Knights forward Jordan Burks (99) in the first half at Addition Financial Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

Brayden Burries' draft stock remains high.

Arizona freshman Cameron Holmes could make immediate impact for Tommy Lloyd.

Tommy Lloyd continues international pipeline with latest commitment.