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Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) prepares to cut down the net after an Elite Eight game against the Purdue Boilermakers of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Arizona set multiple program records with the West Regional Final win over Purdue

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Tommy Lloyd's awesome Lute Olson tribute doesn't sound like a coach who's leaving

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Arizona fans couldn't be more confident heading to the Final Four

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Brayden Burries joined another Arizona freshman in the record books

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Arizona Wildcats athletic trainer Justin Kokoskie prepares to move the team’s name in the bracket after winning a NCAA Tournament game against the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Purdue fell to Arizona 79-64.

Charles Barkley just said the quiet part out loud after Arizona's Elite Eight win

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Nov 21, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) grabs a rebound away from Michigan Wolverines forward Terrance Williams II (5) during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Arizona vs. Michigan: Final Four Game time and early odds are out

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; The Arizona Wildcats celebrate with the West Regional Championship trophy after an Elite Eight game against the Purdue Boilermakers of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Arizona-Michigan showdown deserves a bigger stage than even the Final Four

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; The Arizona Wildcats celebrate with the West Regional Championship trophy after an Elite Eight game against the Purdue Boilermakers of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Jim Jackson's terrifying description of Arizona basketball couldn't be more true

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) dunks against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Koa Peat makes Arizona pride impossible to ignore in Final Four run

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts in the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers during an Elite Eight game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Tommy Lloyd's simple halftime speech vs. Purdue should go down in Arizona history

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Bryce James (6) holds up a piece of the net after an Elite Eight game against the Purdue Boilermakers of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Arizona just made a former Purdue player eat his words with Elite Eight dominance

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Mar 29, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) reacts in the second half against the Arizona Wildcats during an Elite Eight game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

After a scary start, Arizona's bold Braden Smith game plan paid off huge

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; The Arizona Wildcats celebrates with the West Regional Championship trophy after an Elite Eight game against the Purdue Boilermakers of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Dominant Arizona second half earns first Final 4 berth since 2001

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) shoots the ball against Purdue Boilermakers center Oscar Cluff (45) and Purdue Boilermakers center Daniel Jacobsen (12) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Charles Barkley’s halftime reaction says everything about Purdue vs Arizona

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Mar 28, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) dribbles the ball against Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Arizona fans will love where Wildcats are ranked among Elite 8 teams

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Mar 28, 2026

Dec 16, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) rebounds the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Arizona and Purdue have backcourts with significant NCAA Tournament experience

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Mar 28, 2026

Dec 16, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Keshad Johnson (16) attempts a shot against Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Arizona's frontline facing 1 its biggest challenges against Purdue's physicality

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Mar 28, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers and Arizona Wildcats players fight for a loose ball during the NCAA men's basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Purdue Boilermakers won 92-84.

Arizona vs. Purdue: NCAA Tournament West Regional Final: TV, odds and series history

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd smiles during a practice session ahead of the west regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Tommy Lloyd is a finalist for a major national Head Coach of the Year award

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates after a play against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

It's time for Brayden Burries to stop being overlooked in the loaded freshman class

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd claps his hands against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Tommy Lloyd removed the only red flag that could have scared UNC off

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) high-fives Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Arizona's Sweet 16 box score should terrify the rest of the NCAA Tournament field

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) dunks the ball against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

This John Calipari stat adds impressive context to Arizona's dominance

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Mar 27, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) reacts after a pay against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

This ridiculous stat makes Arizona's 109-point performance even more impressive

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Mar 26, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) high-fives Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Arizona has dominant offensive performance to advance to first Elite 8 since 2015

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Mar 26, 2026

Mar 15, 2026; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks forward Nick Pringle (23) speaks with official
Joe Lindsay in the second half during the men's SEC Conference Tournament Championship against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Arkansas gets 1 player back while another rotation key remains out vs. Arizona

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Mar 26, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd talks during a practice session ahead of the west regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Arizona vs. Arkansas final odds and a prediction with the Wildcats on upset watch

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Mar 26, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd smiles during a practice session ahead of the west regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Tommy Lloyd remains focused on beating Arkansas, not UNC rumors

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Mar 25, 2026

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