
Arizona Wildcats Gear Up for Another Final Four Push
The Wildcats reached the 2025‑26 Final Four before falling to Michigan, and with a deep frontcourt and promising transfers, they aim to return to the sport’s biggest stage next season.
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The Wildcats reached the 2025‑26 Final Four before falling to Michigan, and with a deep frontcourt and promising transfers, they aim to return to the sport’s biggest stage next season.

The Wildcats will face Lithuania’s national teams and Ukraine in exhibition matches, guided by NBA veteran Domantas Sabonis and local players, as they blend new talent and aim for cohesion before the season.

Coach Tommy Lloyd outlined his thoughts on bolstering Arizona’s frontcourt, the new NCAA eligibility landscape, and his reflections on staying in Tucson while weighing future opportunities.

Arizona secured a verbal commitment from Montenegrin prospect Maksim Brnović, a 6‑foot‑10 forward who last played for Žalgiris II in Lithuania, bolstering the Wildcats’ frontcourt for the 2026‑27 season.
Montenegrin forward Maksim Brnović, a 2026 recruit who starred for Žalgiris II, has pledged to Arizona, joining a wave of European talent that includes Endurance Aiyamenkhue and Ugnius Jarusevicius.

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