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.
Sep 7, 2026
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Arizona’s 2027 Draft Class Emerges as a Powerhouse
From towering centers to versatile wings, Arizona’s emerging talent is shaping the conversation around the next NBA draft.
Aug 28, 2026
Summer Tours Reveal Promise and Peril for Michigan and Arizona
A look at how Michigan and Arizona’s overseas preseason schedules are exposing strengths and vulnerabilities ahead of the new college basketball season.
Aug 25, 2026
Arizona Basketball Overpowers Lithuania 88-74 in Tour Finale
The Wildcats closed their Lithuanian Tour with a 88‑74 victory, highlighted by Kharchenkov’s scoring and a paint‑centric offense that will carry into upcoming events.
Aug 22, 2026
Arizona Wildcats Rally to Top Lithuania in Alytus Exhibition
The Wildcats overcame an early deficit and a mixed Lithuanian lineup to win 88-74 in Alytus, with Ivan Kharchenkov leading the scoring and a rematch already scheduled for September.
Aug 22, 2026
Arizona Wildcats Fall to Lithuanian B Team in Pre‑Season Opener
Arizona’s preseason journey in Europe got off to a tough start, dropping a 99‑88 decision to Lithuania’s developmental side despite a strong second‑half push.
Aug 20, 2026
Arizona’s Summer Test in Lithuania
Arizona fell 99-88 to Lithuania's development squad in their first exhibition, highlighting rebounding woes and three‑point struggles.
Aug 19, 2026
Arizona Wildcats Drop First Tour Game to Lithuania’s Development Squad
The Wildcats fell to a Lithuania "B" team in their opening match of a tour, exposing inexperience but showing flashes of promise from key players.
Aug 19, 2026
Arizona Wildcats Embark on Lithuanian Exhibition Tour
The University of Arizona men’s basketball squad travels to Lithuania for a three‑game swing, testing fresh transfers and gaining exposure to seasoned European professionals.
Aug 19, 2026
Arizona Wildcats Head to Lithuania for Cultural and Competitive Basketball Immersion
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.
Aug 16, 2026
SI’s Top 10 Centers for the 2026‑27 Season
Sports Illustrated’s latest rankings spotlight the nation’s most dominant big men, from Arizona’s defensive anchor to Kentucky’s rising sophomore.
Aug 14, 2026
Arizona Wildcats’ Lithuanian Return: Exhibition Games and Cultural Exchange
The two Arizona Wildcats will play exhibition matches against Lithuanian, Ukrainian and senior national teams in August, using the trip to strengthen team bonds and showcase Lithuanian culture.
Aug 13, 2026
Arizona Wildcats Add Four New Guards for International Push
The Wildcats welcome Derek Dixon, JJ Mandaquit, Cameron Holmes and RJ Godfrey, aiming to reshape the guard rotation ahead of a week‑long trip that marks the program’s inaugural international experience.
Aug 12, 2026
Arizona Wildcats Gear for 2026‑27 Season After Record‑Breaking Campaign
The Wildcats' media‑open practice marks the start of a new season built on a historic 36‑win campaign, with key newcomers and a challenging schedule aimed at a national title.
Aug 1, 2026
Pre-Season Top 25 Basketball Rankings Unveiled: Roster Shifts Shape Early Contender Landscape
The latest pre-season top 25 rankings reveal how off‑season moves are reshaping the national picture, with Florida holding the No. 1 spot and several programs making bold roster upgrades.
Jul 28, 2026
Rising Stars Return to College, Boosting 2027 NBA Draft Prospects
With the 2026‑27 season on the horizon, several top juniors have chosen to stay in school, setting the stage for a deeper and more competitive 2027 NBA Draft.
Jul 25, 2026
2026‑27 Men’s College Basketball: Coaching Shifts, Star Returns, and Transfer Portal Overhaul
The 2026‑27 men’s college basketball season promises dramatic changes, from high‑profile coaching moves to marquee player returns and a transfer portal that has reshaped rosters nationwide.
Jul 24, 2026
College Basketball’s 2026‑27 Season Kicks Off in Rome, Setting the Stage for New Coaches and Storylines
The 2026‑27 college basketball season opens with a historic game in Rome, featuring a 76‑team NCAA Tournament field. As programs navigate coaching changes, roster overhauls and health concerns, fans brace for fresh narratives and unexpected outcomes.
Jul 23, 2026
Big 12 Basketball 2026‑27: Roster Revolutions and New Expectations
The upcoming Big 12 men’s basketball season will be defined by major roster changes, key transfers, and coaching shifts across the league, setting the stage for fresh storylines and competitive balance.
Jul 9, 2026
The New Blueprint for a 2027 College Basketball Champion
An analysis of the evolving criteria for a national title, spotlighting three programs that may win without a top‑20 recruiting class or a returning star.
Jul 6, 2026
Iowa State Basketball Poised for Top‑25 Surge, Defense Leads Title Hopes
Analysts forecast Iowa State as a Top 25 program for the 2026‑27 season, driven by a sharp defensive scheme under T.J. Otzelberger and the emergence of key transfer talents.
Jul 4, 2026
Donnie Freeman’s Season-Ending Injury Shakes Up Early Top 25 Rankings
St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the remainder of the season after doctors confirmed a torn Achilles that required surgery, prompting a reshuffle of the early Top 25 college basketball rankings and highlighting the impact of transfers across the nation.
Jul 3, 2026
Donnie Freeman’s Season‑Ending Injury Sends St. John’s tumbling in CBS Sports Top 25
St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the remainder of the season after surgery for a torn Achilles, a blow that drops the Red Storm to No. 17 in the latest CBS Sports Top 25 and prompts a cascade of movement among the nation's elite programs.
Jul 3, 2026
Donnie Freeman’s Season‑Ending Injury Shakes Up Early Top 25 Rankings
The injury to forward Donnie Freeman forces St. John's to tumble in the latest CBS Sports Top 25, while programs such as Florida, Duke, Illinois and UConn hold their spots amid a flurry of portal movement.
Jul 3, 2026