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Feb 28, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) fouls Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) during the second half of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

The Wildcats took down Baylor and Kansas last week.

Feb 28, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) fouls Kansas Jayhawks guard Tre White (3) during the second half of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

The Wildcats took down Baylor and Kansas last week.

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Feb 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) dribbles against Houston Cougars guard Milos Uzan (7) in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Wildcats have already earned a share of the Big 12 title.

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

The Wildcats continue to make progress with some of their top targets in the 2027 recruiting class.

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

Arizona and head coach Brent Brennan continue to build momentum with their top targets in the 2027 class.

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

Lloyd called out a particular problem before the win over the Jayhawks

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

Peat had missed the previous three games.

Feb 14, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) shoots a three pointer during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

The Wildcats looked to earn their 27th win of the season

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

The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats made their return to McKale Center at ALKEME Arena and made a statement with their dominating 84-61 win over the No. 14 Kansas Jayhaw

Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd looks down court after a Kansas Jayhawks basket during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

Darryn Peterson did not play in the first matchup between the two teams

Feb 24, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) is assessed a flagrant foul against Baylor Bears guard Obi Agbim (5) during the first half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Bradley has had himself a strong defensive season

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

The Wildcats are trending for one of the top offensive linemen in the country.

He faced an uphill battle but is now on the precipice of the NFL.

Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd makes a call to players during the game against Kansas Jayhawks inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

Here is a look at bracketology for the Arizona Wildcats ahead of their showdown with Kansas.

Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) lines up a three-pointer against Kansas Jayhawks during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Feb. 9, 2026.

The Arizona Wildcats are looking for revenge and a lot of momentum.

Johnson filled with confidence as he pursues an NFL career.

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

The defensive back used his rehab to reset his career.

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

Brent Brennan and the Wildcats continue to trend for some of their top targets in the 2027 class.

Feb 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts while coaching against the Houston Cougars in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

The Wildcats have been dealing with a bit of injury misfortune

Feb 14, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd yells out to players during the first half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images

Arizona made numerous halftime adjustments in win over Bears

Feb 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts while coaching against the Houston Cougars in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Here's the unique reason Arizona focused on one-game-at-time mentality.

Feb 24, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts on the sideline during the first half against the Baylor Bears at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Wildcats have steadied ship, now in position to win Big 12 despite recent challenges.

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

While the college football offseason is in full swing, Arizona head coach Brent Brennan and his staff haven’t exactly been on vacation, as the Wildcats continue

Feb 24, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Tounde Yessoufou (24) scores a basket against Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'orso (3) during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Wildcats' defense has not been best over last few games.

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

Here's a look at which 2027 prospects Tommy Lloyd and the Wildcats are targeting.

Feb 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) scores against the Houston Cougars in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Arizona Wildcats confidently hopeful while closing February slate.