Men's Basketball Poll

#9 Arizona Wildcats

2024

Overall Record

26-8

Last Game

vs USC L 65-78

Conference Record

15-5

Next Game

@USC 03/09/2024

Oregon guard Jackson Shelstad (3) celebrates after a play against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Pac-12 tournament Friday, March 15, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Oregon beats No. 6 Arizona 67-59 to end Wildcats’ Pac-12 Tournament reign

Jackson Shelstad scored 21 points, Jermaine Couisnard had 20 and Oregon shut down No. 6 Arizona for a 67-59 victory in the Pac-12 Tournaments semifinals.

Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) shoots over Southern California guard Bronny James (6) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 tournament Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Sixth-ranked Arizona rolls past USC 70-49 in Pac-12 Tournament quarterfinals

Southern California's Boogie Ellis (5) fouls Washington's Koren Johnson (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Ellis scores 25, USC opens Pac-12 tourney with 80-74 win over Washington, face Arizona next

Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) points to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

No. 6 Arizona is the clear favorite to three-peat in Pac-12 Tournament

Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) points to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Arizona’s Caleb Love wins AP Pac-12 player and newcomer of the year in first season with Wildcats

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Arizona Wildcats take on Long Beach State Beach in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 9 Arizona Wildcats and Long Beach State Beach square off in the NCAA Tournament first round. The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.

Arizona Wildcats take on Long Beach State Beach in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 9 Arizona Wildcats and Long Beach State Beach play in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The teams play Thursday for the first time this season.

Arizona plays in Pac-12 Tournament against the Oregon

The No. 6 Arizona Wildcats take on the Oregon Ducks in the Pac-12 Tournament. Friday’s meeting will be the third of the season between the two teams.

Arizona Wildcats and USC Trojans play in Pac-12 Tournament

The No. 6 Arizona Wildcats play in the Pac-12 Tournament against the USC Trojans. The teams meet Thursday for the third time this season.

Southern California guard Boogie Ellis (5) is defended by Arizona guard Kylan Boswell (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

USC downs No. 5 Arizona 78-65 behind 19 points each from DJ Rodman and Kobe Johnson

DJ Rodman and Kobe Johnson scored 19 points each and Southern California defeated No. 5 Arizona 78-65.

No. 5 Arizona visits USC, seeks 25th victory this season

No. 5 Arizona will look for its 25th win this season when the Wildcats take on the USC Trojans. Saturday’s game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

No. 5 Arizona seeks 25th win this season in matchup with USC

No. 5 Arizona will try to earn its 25th victory of the season when the Wildcats face the USC Trojans. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season.

Arizona forward Keshad Johnson (16) celebrates his basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

No. 5 Arizona clinches Pac-12 title in final league season with 88-65 blowout at UCLA

LOS ANGELES (AP) — KJ Lewis scored 18 points, Caleb Love added 17 and No. 5 Arizona routed UCLA 88-65 to clinch the Pac-12 regular-season title Thursday night in the Wildcats’ final season in the league.

Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) points to a teammate during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA in Los Angeles, Thursday, March 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

No. 5 Arizona thrashes UCLA 88-65 to clinch the Pac-12 regular-season title in final league season

KJ Lewis scored 18 points, Caleb Love added 17 and No. 5 Arizona routed UCLA 88-65. The Wildcats clinched the Pac-12 regular-season title in their final season in the league.

UCLA hosts No. 5 Arizona following Andrews’ 21-point showing

UCLA hosts the No. 5 Arizona Wildcats after Dylan Andrews scored 21 points in UCLA’s 77-65 loss to the Washington State Cougars.

UCLA hosts No. 5 Arizona after Larsson’s 22-point performance

No. 5 Arizona faces the UCLA Bruins after Pelle Larsson scored 22 points in the Wildcats’ 103-83 victory over the Oregon Ducks.

Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) shoots over Oregon guard Kario Oquendo during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

No. 6 Arizona closes out Pac-12 era at McKale with 103-83 win over Oregon

Caleb Love scored 22 points, Oumar Ballo had his ninth straight double-double and No. 6 Arizona closed out the Pac-12 era at McKale Center with a 103-83 beatdown of Oregon.

No. 6 Arizona hosts Evans and Oregon

Oregon faces the No. 6 Arizona Wildcats after Kwame Evans Jr. scored 22 points in the Ducks’ 78-71 victory over the Oregon State Beavers.

No. 6 Arizona hosts Evans and Oregon

Oregon visits the No. 6 Arizona Wildcats after Kwame Evans Jr. scored 22 points in the Ducks’ 78-71 win over the Oregon State Beavers.

Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) drives by Arizona State guard Jamiya Neal during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Kylan Boswell scores 17, No. 6 Arizona pulls away late to beat Arizona State 85-67

Kylan Boswell scored 17 points, Oumar Ballo had 14 points and 13 rebounds and No. 6 Arizona pulled away late to beat Arizona State 85-67 on Wednesday night.

Arizona State hosts No. 6 Arizona following Love’s 28-point game

No. 6 Arizona plays the Arizona State Sun Devils after Caleb Love scored 28 points in the Wildcats’ 91-75 win over the Washington Huskies.

Love leads No. 6 Arizona against Arizona State after 28-point game

No. 6 Arizona plays the Arizona State Sun Devils after Caleb Love scored 28 points in the Wildcats’ 91-75 win against the Washington Huskies.

Arizona guard Caleb Love reacts after scoring against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Love scores 28, No. 4 Arizona bounces back to beat Washington 91-75

Caleb Love scored 28 points to eclipse 2,000 for his career and No. 4 Arizona bounced back from its first home loss of the season with a 91-75 win over Washington.

No. 4 Arizona hosts Washington after Brooks’ 21-point game

Washington takes on the No. 4 Arizona Wildcats after Keion Brooks Jr. scored 21 points in the Huskies’ 84-82 overtime win against the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Washington State center Rueben Chinyelu (20) defends against Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11) under the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)

Jaylen Wells has late 4-point play to help No. 21 Washington State beat No. 4 Arizona 77-74

Jaylen Wells had a 4-point play in the final minute and scored 27 points to help No. 21 Washington State beat No. 4 Arizona 77-74 on Thursday night for its eighth straight victory.

Bradley and No. 4 Arizona host No. 21 Washington State

No. 4 Arizona takes on the No. 21 Washington State Cougars after Jaden Bradley scored 21 points in Arizona’s 105-60 win over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

No. 21 Washington State visits No. 4 Arizona after Bradley’s 21-point outing

No. 4 Arizona hosts the No. 21 Washington State Cougars after Jaden Bradley scored 21 points in Arizona’s 105-60 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Washington State center Rueben Chinyelu celebrates his dunk against California during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

No. 21 Washington State, back in the Top 25 for first time in 16 years, eyes trip to No. 4 Arizona

Washington State puts its first ranking in 16 years on the line when the No. 21 Cougars head to fourth-ranked Arizona for a showdown between the top two teams in the Pac-12.

Arizona guard KJ Lewis (5) drives past Arizona State forward Alonzo Gaffney (8) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Ballo dominates inside, No. 5 Arizona overpowers rival Arizona State 105-60

Jaden Bradley scored 21 points, Oumar Ballo dominated inside and No. 5 Arizona overpowered Arizona State 105-60 in the rivals’ final Pac-12 game at McKale Center.

No. 5 Arizona hosts Arizona State following Neal’s 21-point showing

Arizona State visits the No. 5 Arizona Wildcats after Neal Jamiya scored 21 points in the Sun Devils’ 79-61 victory against the Oregon State Beavers.

Neal and Arizona State host No. 5 Arizona

Arizona State visits the No. 5 Arizona Wildcats after Neal Jamiya scored 21 points in the Sun Devils’ 79-61 win against the Oregon State Beavers.

Arizona guard Pelle Larsson, front, collects a loose ball a Colorado forward Tristan da Silva pursues in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Pelle Larsson putting his body on the line every game for No. 5 Arizona

Pelle Larsson typically heads off the court straight to trainer Justin Kokoskie while his teammates celebrate a win or lament a loss in the locker room.

Arizona guard Caleb Love dunks against Colorado during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Love scores 19, Larsson has 18 as No. 8 Arizona beats Colorado 99-79 for fifth straight win

Caleb Love scored 19 points, Pelle Larson had 18 and No. 8 Arizona pulled away in the second half to hand Colorado its first home loss of the season, 99-79.

No. 8 Arizona visits Colorado following Larsson’s 27-point showing

No. 8 Arizona plays the Colorado Buffaloes after Pelle Larsson scored 27 points in the Wildcats’ 105-99 overtime win against the Utah Utes.

Colorado hosts No. 8 Arizona following Larsson’s 27-point performance

No. 8 Arizona takes on the Colorado Buffaloes after Pelle Larsson scored 27 points in the Wildcats’ 105-99 overtime win against the Utah Utes.