
Koa Peat Joins Phoenix Suns After Historic High School Career
Phoenix native Koa Peat was drafted 30th overall by the Suns, a move that adds his proven championship pedigree and physical style to a roster hungry for defensive impact.
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Phoenix native Koa Peat was drafted 30th overall by the Suns, a move that adds his proven championship pedigree and physical style to a roster hungry for defensive impact.

Tommy Lloyd expressed satisfaction as each of his drafted prospects landed with teams that value them both for their talent and their fit.

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.

Arizona senior Jaden Bradley was selected 50th overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2026 NBA Draft, becoming the third Wildcat chosen in this year’s draft and the latest product of Coach Tommy Lloyd’s development pipeline.

Two Arizona Wildcats were selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, continuing a storied tradition of NBA talent from the university.

Dusty May's departure from the University of Michigan to coach the Dallas Mavericks highlights a broader shift in college basketball toward professional opportunities.

The University of Arizona celebrates a historic year as its top coaches deliver championship-level results and lock in long‑term commitments.

The Buffaloes are targeting a top finish in the Big 12, bolstering frontcourt depth and relying on emerging guard talent to turn ambition into results.

The 2026 schedule for the Kansas Jayhawks is divided into three distinct categories, shaping expectations for the season ahead.

The 2026 slate divides Kansas’ opponents into three distinct groups, each presenting its own set of challenges and opportunities.

UCLA will kick off the 2026‑27 men’s basketball season in Las Vegas against Arizona, a team fresh off a Final Four run, in a game that could define the Bruins’ campaign under coach Mick Cronin.

The Wildcats' 2026 Final Four run, Lloyd's contract extension, and the program's long‑term vision.

Arizona’s men’s basketball program, led by Tommy Lloyd, broke a 25‑year drought with a 2026 Final Four appearance, posting a 148‑36 record in his first five seasons and setting an ambitious goal of five Final Fours in ten years.

Jackson Francois, a University of Arizona alumnus, serves as head boys basketball coach at Walden Grove and offensive coordinator for Sahuaro’s football team, aiming to build winning programs and eventually become a football agent.

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.

The 2026 Hall of Fame Series Phoenix will feature a Sweet 16 rematch between Arizona and Arkansas, led by Hall of Fame coach John Calipari, and a clash between SMU and UNLV, as the series celebrates its fourth consecutive year in Phoenix.

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.

Arizona’s men’s basketball team has announced a three‑game series with Arkansas beginning in December 2025 in Phoenix, adding to a non‑conference schedule that also features UCLA, UConn, St. John’s and Auburn.

Arizona will open a three‑game series against Arkansas in December 2025, with future visits, a possible neutral‑site game in Phoenix and a broader schedule that includes UCLA, UConn, St. John's, Auburn and the Maui Invitational.

Arkansas will open a multi-year series against Arizona, beginning with a game at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on Dec. 19, 2026, as part of the Naismith Hall of Fame Series.

Milan Momcilovic's $7 million NIL offer tipped the scales toward Kentucky, prompting Arizona to consider international options as they finalize their 2026‑27 roster.

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.