ARIZONA WILDCATS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Arizona's basketball program represents one of college sports' highest-achieving operations, averaging 88.2 points per game behind a 23-2 record that positions the Wildcats among the nation's elite teams this season. Head Coach Tommy Lloyd, who arrived in 2021, has implemented a system that produces Pac-12-era defensive discipline combined with modern offensive spacing—the team allows just 68.6 points per game despite playing in the competitive Big 12 Conference. The Wildcats' 15-1 home record at T-Mobile Arena demonstrates their advantage in Tucson, while their 8-2 conference mark showcases competence in a league that includes perennial powers like Kansas and Baylor.
Located on a campus with 54,384 students in Arizona's second-largest city, Arizona basketball enjoys substantial institutional support alongside traditions dating to the university's 1885 founding. Tommy Lloyd's 16-player roster has managed the scoring load efficiently, suggesting depth at multiple positions that separates championship contenders from tournament participants. Arizona's 8-1 road record represents particular significance in March, when neutral-site and opposing venues become inevitable—these metrics indicate the squad possesses the resilience needed for extended postseason runs.
KEY FACTS
| School | University of Arizona |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Big 12 Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Tucson, Arizona |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Head Coach | Tommy Lloyd |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Dwayne Aristode | F |
| 22 | Addison Arnold | G |
| 30 | Tobe Awaka | F |
| 0 | Jaden Bradley | G |
| 5 | Brayden Burries | G |
| 11 | Jackson Cook | G |
| 3 | Anthony Dell'Orso | G |
| 42 | Sven Djopmo | G |
| 7 | Jackson Francois | G |
| 15 | Sidi Gueye | F |
| 6 | Bryce James | G |
| 8 | Ivan Kharchenkov | F |
| 13 | Motiejus Krivas | C |
| 20 | Mabil Mawut | F |
| 21 | Evan Nelson | G |
| 10 | Koa Peat | F |
SEASON RECORD
32-2
Overall
21-1
Home
11-1
Away
15-2
Conference
86.1 PPG / 68.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Florida Gators | W 93-87 |
| Nov 8 | Utah Tech Trailblazers | W 93-67 |
| Nov 12 | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | W 84-49 |
| Nov 15 | UCLA Bruins | W 69-65 |
| Nov 20 | UConn Huskies | W 71-67 |
| Nov 25 | Denver Pioneers | W 103-73 |
| Nov 29 | Norfolk State Spartans | W 98-61 |
| Dec 7 | Auburn Tigers | W 97-68 |
| Dec 14 | Alabama Crimson Tide | W 96-75 |
| Dec 17 | Abilene Christian Wildcats | W 96-62 |
| Dec 21 | San Diego State Aztecs | W 68-45 |
| Dec 23 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | W 107-71 |
| Dec 30 | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | W 99-71 |
| Jan 3 | Utah Utes | W 97-78 |
| Jan 8 | Kansas State Wildcats | W 101-76 |
| Jan 10 | TCU Horned Frogs | W 86-73 |
| Jan 15 | Arizona State Sun Devils | W 89-82 |
| Jan 17 | UCF Knights | W 84-77 |
| Jan 22 | Cincinnati Bearcats | W 77-51 |
| Jan 24 | West Virginia Mountaineers | W 88-53 |
| Jan 27 | BYU Cougars | W 86-83 |
| Jan 31 | Arizona State Sun Devils | W 87-74 |
| Feb 7 | Oklahoma State Cowboys | W 84-47 |
| Feb 10 | Kansas Jayhawks | L 78-82 |
| Feb 14 | Texas Tech Red Raiders | L 75-78 |
| Feb 19 | BYU Cougars | W 75-68 |
| Feb 21 | Houston Cougars | W 73-66 |
| Feb 25 | Baylor Bears | W 87-80 |
| Feb 28 | Kansas Jayhawks | W 84-61 |
| Mar 3 | Iowa State Cyclones | W 73-57 |
| Mar 8 | Colorado Buffaloes | W 89-79 |
| Mar 12 | UCF Knights | W 81-59 |
| Mar 13 | Iowa State Cyclones | W 82-80 |
| Mar 14 | Houston Cougars | W 79-74 |
ANALYTICS
+17.4
Pt Diff
W9
Streak
56.2%
SOS
#22
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.8931
115.0
Adj O
95.6
Adj D
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Arizona Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Arizona Men's Basketball compete in?
- Arizona Wildcats Men's Basketball competes in the Big 12 Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Arizona play men's basketball home games?
- Arizona Men's Basketball plays home games at T-Mobile Arena in Tucson, AZ.
- Who is the head coach of Arizona Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Arizona Wildcats Men's Basketball is Tommy Lloyd.
- When was Arizona Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Arizona Men's Basketball is not currently available.