
Big 12 Basketball Offseason Moves: Arizona Leads the Pack
The Big 12’s expansion reshapes the conference, Arizona posts a dominant season, and the Wildcats' offseason earns a B grade.
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The Big 12’s expansion reshapes the conference, Arizona posts a dominant season, and the Wildcats' offseason earns a B grade.

Projected as a first‑round selection in the 2027 NBA mock draft, Davis Fogle’s rapid development at Gonzaga reflects both his own growth and the opportunities created by a teammate’s injury.

Freshman guard Alijah Arenas averaged 14.1 points per game and scored a season‑high 29 points against Indiana, and together with Rodney Rice hopes to lead USC to the NCAA Tournament and a deep March run.

Arizona’s basketball program continues to etch its name into NBA history, with the Wildcats poised to add another chapter to a storied draft legacy.
Recent drafts highlight UNC's resurgence, featuring Caleb Wilson's top‑four pick, Henri Veesaar's second‑round selection, and the rise of prospects like Sayon Keita, Matt Able and Neoklis Avdalas

Five‑star forward Malachi Jordan is set to begin his senior year at Prolific Prep after a whirlwind high school career, with an official visit to Tennessee scheduled for late September.

Miikka Muurinen, a 7‑foot Finnish prospect, joins the Arkansas Razorbacks for his freshman season, drawing comparisons to potential No. 1 NBA draft picks and raising expectations for the program.

The 2026‑27 Big 12 season promises a reshaped landscape, with title contenders emerging amid a wave of player movement.

Auburn’s upcoming non-conference slate features marquee matchups against Arizona, Kansas, West Virginia and other powerhouses, strategically placed to enhance the team’s postseason prospects.

The Big 12 has released its full schedule for the upcoming season, highlighting BYU’s matchups with Utah, Arizona and Kansas, as well as a demanding road slate that will test the Cougars’ depth and ambition.

The Cougars will meet Utah and Arizona twice, host Kansas, and battle a demanding road slate in a conference that promises both familiar battles and fresh storylines.

The latest top‑25 rankings reveal new entrants, surprise returns and a wave of high‑profile transfers that could reshape the national picture.

Coach Nate Oats is using his position on the U18 national team to deepen ties with elite prospects, a strategy that has already attracted five‑star recruit Malachi Jordan to Alabama.

A look at how the latest CBS Sports Top 25 and 1 rankings reflect the impact of key commitments, departures, and transfers across the nation's powerhouse basketball programs.

Kentucky's newest sharpshooter, Milan Momcilovic, has sparked movement in the CBS Sports Top 25, prompting a fresh look at contending teams and their prospects.

A look at how the new addition influences the early-season rankings and what it means for the powerhouses heading into next season

From Florida’s dominant returners to Kentucky’s latest commit, the latest rankings spotlight a blend of seasoned talent and promising fresh faces across the nation

The University of Arizona has set September 26 for its Red‑Blue Showcase, followed by a concert that will preview the roster ahead of a Lithuanian tour and an early No. 10 ESPN ranking.

Arizona's men's basketball team has announced that the 2026 Red‑Blue Showcase will take place on September 26, 2026, followed by a Post/Move Concert and a football game against Washington State. The roster includes returning players Ivan Kharchenkov and Motiejus Krivas, transfer Derek Dixon, and high‑school standouts Caleb Holt and Cameron Holmes. ESPN ranks the Wildcats No. 10 in its early Top 25, and the showcase serves as a final preview before the team travels to Lithuania in August.

With the NBA draft deadline passed, the 2026‑27 men’s college basketball season is taking shape. Here’s a look at the teams that cracked the top ten, the key players to watch and the storylines that could define the year.

A preview of the 2026‑27 season shows Florida at the top, with Duke, Michigan and a host of other programs making notable moves

After pulling out of the 2026 NBA Draft, forward Milan Momcilovic is weighing his options for a fifth year of college basketball, with a handful of power‑program suitors vying for his signature.

A wave of high‑profile players have pulled out of the NBA Draft, prompting major programs to adjust their line‑ups and recruit new talent.

Milan Momcilovic has decided to pull out of the 2026 NBA Draft, opting to return to college and potentially join the Arizona Wildcats, a move that could bring a $7 million NIL package and alter the balance of power in the Big 12.