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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

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

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Mar 28, 2026

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

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Mar 28, 2026

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 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) reacts in the second half against the Utah State Aggies during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

These Arizona and John Calipari NCAA Tournament histories are bad Wildcats' omens

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Mar 25, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd looks on during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Arizona must be ready with these Tommy Lloyd replacements if he leaves for UNC

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Mar 25, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts in the first half against the Utah State Aggies during a second-round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Why UNC trying to steal Tommy Lloyd away from Arizona won't be easy for the Heels

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Mar 25, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts in the first half against the Utah State Aggies during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Hubert Davis fired by UNC has Arizona fans panicking and it's easy to see why

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Mar 24, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr watches from the sideline as they take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Steve Kerr makes his feelings known about ASU after Sun Devils' new coaching hire

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Mar 24, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts in the first half against the Utah State Aggies during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Tommy Lloyd already linked to potential UNC opening is as shocking as it sounds

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Mar 24, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts in the first half against the Utah State Aggies during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Arizona's updated Final Four odds give fans much hope for NCAA Tournament success

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Jaden Bradley (0) celebrates after defeating the Utah State Aggies during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Arizona fans will love where ESPN ranks Wildcats among NCAA Sweet 16 teams

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) and center Motiejus Krivas (13) and Utah State Aggies guard Mason Falslev (12) and forward Karson Templin (22) and forward Garry Clark (11) battle for a loose ball during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

3 crucial stats Arizona has to improve after NCAA second round win over Utah State

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) celebrates with guard Brayden Burries (5) after defeating the Utah State Aggies during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Koa Peat knows Arizona is in for a 'dog fight' with Arkansas and Darius Acuff Jr.

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Mar 23, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) celebrates after defeating the Utah State Aggies during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Arizona Regional Semifinal vs. Arkansas game time and odds released

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) and forward Koa Peat (10) react in the second half against the Utah State Aggies during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Arizona gets a gritty win over Utah State to advance to NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

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Mar 22, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) reacts in the first half against the LIU Sharks during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images

Ivan Kharchenkov playing best Basketball this season as impact continues rising

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Mar 21, 2026

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