Ivan Kharchenkov - College Basketball News & Rumors

Returning to Arizona Kharchenkov will return to Arizona for the 2026-27 season, according to PHNX Sports.

Impact Kharchenkov was a regular starter for Arizona in his freshman year, averaging 10.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 39 appearances. He should have a big role for Arizona as a sophomore and could be one of the team's go-to scoring options.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arizona's Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov returning to the Wildcats after Final Four run

Arizona big man Motiejus Krivas and versatile guard Ivan Kharchenkov are returning for the 2026-27 season, giving the Wildcats two key players from their Final Four run

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

What makes you a pro? At the Final Four, that question is bubbling up once again

The NCAA is grappling with the blurred lines between amateur and professional sports

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Arizona reaches its first Final Four in 25 years with 79-64 win over Purdue

Arizona is headed back to the Final Four for the first time in 25 years after the top-seeded Wildcats got 20 points from freshman Koa Peat to beat Purdue 79-64 in the NCAA Tourname...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Purdue's experienced trio of seniors has the Boilermakers 1 win away from a home-state Final Four

Purdue stars Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer have played far more games together than any other current trio in college basketball

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Consistent production Kharchenkov closed with 15 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-10 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Thursday's 109-88 victory over Arkansas.

Impact Karchenkov was one of six Wildcats to reach double figures and also matched Jaden Bradley for a team-high five assists as Arizona cruised into a matchup with Purdue in the Elite Eight. The freshman from Munich continues to provide a solid contribution on a nightly basis, averaging 12.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists while shooting 56.5-percent from the floor and 50.0-percent from long range in six games since the start of the Big 12 tournament and through the first three round of the NCAA tourney.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Top-seeded Arizona beats Arkansas 109-88 to reach the Elite Eight for the 1st time since 2015

Arizona finally got over the Sweet 16 hurdle under coach Tommy Lloyd, getting 23 points from Brayden Burries and a dominant offensive effort in a 109-88 win over Arkansas in the NC...

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Top-seeded Arizona rolls past Long Island 92-58 in impressive NCAA Tournament opener

Brayden Burries hit four 3-pointers while scoring 18 points, Koa Peat added 15 and top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

No. 2 Arizona eyeing deep NCAA Tournament run behind balance and versatility

Arizona's players have spent the season seemingly taking turns leading the team in scoring

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

The Latest: Selection Sunday: Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida claim No. 1 seeds in men's bracket

The men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Big second half performance Kharchenkov supplied 12 points (4-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes during Saturday's 79-74 win over Houston.

Impact Kharchenkov followed up a 17-point performance in Friday's semifinal by scoring all 12 of his points in the second half Saturday to help Arizona hold off Houston and clinch both the Big 12 regular season and postseason crown. The talented freshman from Munich has been a key player for the second-ranked Wildcats this season and has been especially productive over the last month, averaging 11.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals across 32.5 minutes over the past 11 games. He will continue to play a vital role in the NCAA tournament for an Arizona squad that will earn a top seed and enter as one of the favorites to win it all.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Bradley's last-second jumper lifts No. 2 Arizona past No. 7 Iowa St 82-80 in Big 12 thriller

Arizona beats Iowa State 82 to 80 in a Big 12 Tournament semifinal after Jaden Bradley hits a last-second jumper

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

No. 2 Arizona's Jaden Bradley stuns No. 7 Iowa State with a buzzer-beater to reach Big 12 final

Arizona’s Jaden Bradley hit a fall-away jumper at the buzzer, sending second-ranked Arizona to an 82-80 victory over No. 7 Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals Friday nig...

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

No. 4 Arizona bounces back from first 2 losses of the season, beats No. 23 BYU 75-68

Anthony Dell’Orso scored a season-high 22 points after coming off the bench, Ivan Kharchenkov added 18 and No. 4 Arizona bounced back from its first two losses of the season by bea...

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Stuffs stat sheet in OT loss Kharchenkov closed with 13 points (4-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Saturday's 78-75 OT loss to Texas Tech.

Impact Kharchenkov wasn't great efficiency-wise on the scoring front against the Red Raiders, but he made sure to pick up the slack in other areas. The freshman forward has started in every game so far this season for the Wildcats, and he's scored double-digit points in all but one of his last five games.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Arizona sets school record with 22nd straight win to start season, beating Arizona State 87-74

Koa Peat scored 21 points, fellow freshman Brayden Burries added 17 and No. 1 Arizona beat rival Arizona State 87-74

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

No. 1 Arizona pulls away late to top Cincinnati 77-51 and remain 1 of 3 unbeatens in country

Motiejus Krivas scored 17 points, Ivan Kharchenkov added 14 and the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats pulled away late to beat Cincinnati 77-51 and remain one of just three unbeaten team...

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Glue guy for Cats Kharchenkov amassed 10 points (5-6 FG), one rebound, two assists and one block across 27 minutes during Saturday's 84-77 win over UCF.

Impact Karchenkov doesn't necessarily excel in any one category for the Wildcats, but he's reached double figures in nine of his last 11 games while shooting an efficient 54.3 percent from the field and logging 2.7 assists and 2.0 steals over that stretch. He's one of many threats for the undefeated Wildcats who currently sit atop the national rankings.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Arizona stays undefeated as Koa Peat scores 20 points in an 86-73 win at TCU

Freshman Koa Peat had 20 points and seven rebounds, Anthony Dell’Orso and Jaden Bradley scored 17 points apiece and top-ranked Arizona beat TCU 86-73

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

No. 1 Arizona cruises past Utah 97-78 to remain undefeated

Tobe Awaka and Jaden Bradley each scored 18 points and No. 1 Arizona cruised past Utah 97-78 on Saturday to remain undefeated

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Burries scores 20 points, No. 1 Arizona runs away from Bethune-Cookman for 107-71 win

Brayden Burries scored 20 points, Ivan Kharchenkov added 14 and top-ranked Arizona overcame a sluggish start to rout Bethune-Cookman 107-71

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Picking things up on both ends Kharchenkov provided 14 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, three assists and five steals in 28 minutes during Monday's 107-71 win over Bethune-Cookman.

Impact Kharchenkov matched a season high with five thefts while adding 14 points, five boards and three assists. The freshman from Munich got off to a bit of a slow start offensively this season but has picked things up on both ends in recent games. Across his last seven performances, Kharchenkov has reached double figures in scoring in all but one contest, posting averages of 11.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.6 steals across 23.4 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 1 Arizona improves to 10-0, cruises past Abilene Christian 96-62

Freshman Brayden Burries scored 20 points, Motiejus Krivas added 15 and No. 1 Arizona rolled to a 96-62 win over Abilene Christian

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Dressed and warming up Kharchenkov (ankle) is in uniform and going through full warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Auburn, Jason Scheer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Kharchenkov logged just nine minutes last Saturday after injuring his ankle, but it won't cost him any additional time. He recently poured in a career-best 20 points in a win over Denver on Nov. 24 and will look to find that spark once again in a top-25 matchup at home.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Saturday Kharchenkov (ankle) is expected to play in Saturday's game versus Auburn, per Brian Pedersen of SB Nation.

Impact Kharchenkov injured his ankle last Sunday versus Norfolk State, and he was unable to return to the matchup. The freshman forward's almost week of rest has appeared to but him in a good spot ahead of a home showing against the Tigers. While he hasn't been fully cleared yet for the Saturday game, he should play barring any setbacks.