Arizona Basketball Has Pieces To Be DOMINANT Defensively In 2025-26

Arizona Wildcats basketball has put together a roster of versatile players who project to be elite two-way players at the college level. Koa Peat, Dwayne Aristdode, Ivan Kharchenkov, Tobe Awaka, Brayden Burries, Motiejus Krivas, among others have the playstyle and frame to be effective at a high-level on defense. Tommy Lloyd’s 2023-24 roster ranked 10th best defensively in the country. Can Lloyd’s 2025 roster surpass that high level of defensive success? Will Arizona’s physicality be able to open up new avenues to victory for the Wildcats in 2025-26?

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