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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

Declares for NBA Draft Peat has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN.

Impact The 2026 NBA Draft class has added another talented freshman, this time in the form of Arizona's top recruit this past season. As the 2025-26 Wildcats went on one of their best runs in program history, he averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists across his 36 starts, quality enough for All-Big 12 Third Teamhonors. While defense and free-throw efficiency still look like areas needing improvement, Peat's two-point scoring and rebounding back up why he will be a first-round selection in the 2026 NBA Draft.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Michigan defense vs. Arizona: How Wolverines terrorized Wildcats stars on way to blowout win | Sporting News The Wolverines' length was too much for Koa Peat and Brayden Burries in Saturday's Final Four matchup.

APRIL 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona

Michigan overpowered Arizona early and humbled the ’Cats all night long, turning the Final Four meeting billed as the game of the year into a 91-73 Wolverines highlight reel

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Double-doubles in loss Peat had 16 points (6-18 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 91-73 loss to Michigan.

Impact Peat posted his second double-double of the NCAA Tournament, but his efforts weren't enough to lift the Wildcats to a victory after a game in which the Wolverines were simply the better team. Peat ended the NCAA Tournament with averages of 17.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.6 blocks per game in five appearances.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona coach stays and Michigan awaits the Wildcats for heavyweight game at a distracted Final Four

More than 24 hours before the first shot flew at a Final Four that really feels like a five-team affair, Arizona already had a win

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four

Big men and bigger lineups have been standout factors for the teams that have reached the Final Four

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Final Four showdown with top seeds Michigan and Arizona includes intriguing matchups

A March Madness masterpiece might be on tap

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

UConn carries an 18-game winning streak in Sweet 16 or later into a stacked Final Four

When UConn makes it past the opening weekend of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, the Huskies are almost impossible to stop

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

2025-26 Men's MOP Odds: Lendeborg Favored to be Most Outstanding

Lendeborg is favored to win MOP, but a few Arizona stars are not far behind. See the latest odds.

MARCH 31 • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 Men's MOP Odds: Lendeborg Favored to be Most Outstanding

Freshman Koa Peat helps carry Arizona into the Final Four of March Madness

Koa Peat has been a winner throughout his basketball career

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Koa Peat fuels Arizona's March Madness win, leads Wildcats in scoring Koa Peat leads Arizona in scoring during a March Madness win, delivering a strong offensive performance in the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 29 • USATODAY.COM

Koa Peat scores 20 points to send Arizona to first Final Four in 25 years

MARCH 29 • YOUTUBE

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

Leads scoring as Arizona advances Peat produced 20 points (9-18 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 34 minutes during Saturday's 79-64 victory over Purdue.

Impact While some thought Peat his a freshman wall in February (which may have been due in part to injury), the 6-8 forward has silenced all doubters when the stakes were the highest. Through a five-game stretch that spans the Big 12 Championship and four NCAA Tournament games, Peat is averaging 18.2 ppg, 6.6 rpg and 2.0 apg, with back-to-back 20-point efforts in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. He's a major reason Arizona has found itself in the Final Four for the first time since 2001 and has shaken the program's tournament woes from recent memory.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

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

Arizona uses inside game instead of 3-point shooting to reach Elite Eight meeting with Purdue

Arizona has thrived under coach Tommy Lloyd with a style of offense that goes against modern trends

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Arizona and Purdue square off in Elite 8

The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats and No. 8 Purdue Boilermakers play in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Arizona freshmen Koa Peat, Brayden Burries breaking out at the right time for rampaging Wildcats | Sporting News Koa Peat and Brayden Burries were major recruits and instant starters for what looks like the best team in college basketball. So why aren't...

MARCH 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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

How to live stream Arkansas vs Arizona: Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament, March Madness, TV channel Arkansas and Arizona advance through the first week of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and their March Madness journeys continue as they face off...

MARCH 27 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Double-double as 'Cats advance Peat closed with 14 points (4-7 FG, 6-9 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block in 32 minutes during Sunday's 78-66 win over Utah State.

Impact Peat recorded his first double-double since Jan. 14 and was one of two Arizona players to hit that mark. While he hit a bit of a cold stretch in February, due in part to injury, the freshman has came on strong of late. He's reached double figures in five of his last six, averaging 15.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists over that span. Next up is a Sweet 16 matchup against Arkansas.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bradley scores 18 points to lead No. 1-seeded Arizona past Utah State 78-66 to reach Sweet 16

Jaden Bradley scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half, Motiejus Krivas had 11 points and 14 rebounds and top-seeded Arizona beat No. 9-seeded Utah State 78-66 on Sunday to ad...

MARCH 23 • 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

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

Michigan rolls to national title game with its latest double-digit March win, 91-73 over Arizona

Arizona coach stays and Michigan awaits the Wildcats for heavyweight game at a distracted Final Four

Big men, bigger lineups: how length, size got Illinois, UConn, Arizona, Michigan to the Final Four

Final Four showdown with top seeds Michigan and Arizona includes intriguing matchups

UConn carries an 18-game winning streak in Sweet 16 or later into a stacked Final Four

2025-26 Men's MOP Odds: Lendeborg Favored to be Most Outstanding

Freshman Koa Peat helps carry Arizona into the Final Four of March Madness

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

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

Arizona uses inside game instead of 3-point shooting to reach Elite Eight meeting with Purdue

Arizona and Purdue square off in Elite 8

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

Bradley scores 18 points to lead No. 1-seeded Arizona past Utah State 78-66 to reach Sweet 16

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

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