NCAA Tournament March Madness
#16 Arizona
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Projection: likely out
Arizona's season presents a mixed bag, which complicates their tournament prospects. They’ve enjoyed a few decisive wins against lower-tier teams like Canisius and Old Dominion, but their performance against higher-ranked opponents has been concerning, particularly the losses to Wisconsin, Duke, and UCLA. The close loss to Oklahoma also highlights a vulnerability against competitive teams. To improve their standing, Arizona needs strong showings in upcoming matchups, especially against Baylor and TCU, both of which are critical for boosting their resume. Given their current defense rank, tightening up on that end while capitalizing on offensive opportunities will be crucial for any late-season run.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Canisius | 352 | W93-64 |
| 11/9 | Old Dominion | 343 | W102-44 |
| 11/15 | @Wisconsin | 32 | L103-88 |
| 11/22 | Duke | 2 | L69-55 |
| 11/27 | (N)Davidson | 111 | W104-71 |
| 11/28 | (N)Oklahoma | 43 | L82-77 |
| 11/29 | (N)West Virginia | 33 | L83-76 |
| 12/7 | Southern Utah | 229 | W102-66 |
| 12/14 | (N)UCLA | 19 | L57-54 |
| 12/18 | Samford | 102 | W96-64 |
| 12/21 | C Michigan | 193 | W94-41 |
| 12/30 | TCU | 78 | 64% |
| 1/4 | @Cincinnati | 29 | 49% |
| 1/7 | @West Virginia | 33 | 49% |
| 1/11 | UCF | 92 | 65% |
| 1/14 | Baylor | 23 | 55% |
| 1/18 | @Texas Tech | 18 | 46% |
| 1/21 | @Oklahoma St | 116 | 61% |
| 1/25 | Colorado | 75 | 64% |
| 1/27 | Iowa St | 4 | 48% |
| 2/1 | @Arizona St | 50 | 52% |
| 2/4 | @BYU | 45 | 51% |
| 2/8 | Texas Tech | 18 | 54% |
| 2/11 | @Kansas St | 103 | 59% |
| 2/15 | Houston | 6 | 49% |
| 2/17 | @Baylor | 23 | 47% |
| 2/22 | BYU | 45 | 59% |
| 2/26 | Utah | 53 | 61% |
| 3/1 | @Iowa St | 4 | 40% |
| 3/4 | Arizona St | 50 | 60% |
| 3/8 | @Kansas | 15 | 46% |