Arizona Men’s Basketball Secures Sweet 16 Victory Over Long Island!

It is the eighth No. 1 seed in school history, first since 2021-22 in Tommy Lloyd’s first season, which […]

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 14: The Arizona Wildcats pose for photos after winning the 2026 Big 12 Tournament championship game between the Houston Cougars and the Arizona Wildcats on March 14, 2026 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO. (Photo by Scott Sewell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Road to Indianapolis will begin on the West Coast. Arizona is the No.

1 seed in the West Region in the 2026 NCAA Tournament and will open play Friday in San Diego against Long Island. It is the eighth No. 1 seed in school history, first since 2021-22 in Tommy Lloyd’s first season, which also began with a trip to Viejas Arena.

The Wildcats (32-2) enter the Big Dance on a 9-game win streak, beating Houston for the Big 12 Tournament title after winning the regular season championship. They have 12 wins over ranked opponents, tied for the most entering the NCAA tourney in Division I history. Long Island (24-10) won the Northeast Conference Tournament and are coached by former NBA star Rod Strickland .