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This Is Arizona’s Ideal Final Four Path After Locking In West Region One-Seed

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March 5, 2026
It’s a forgone conclusion that the Arizona Wildcats will receive a one-seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament given their elite résumé and Big 12 winning season. Who they may face off against has much higher levels of variance. Who should Arizona WANT to face off against in March Madness? Breaking down potential Second Round, Elite Eight & Sweet Sixteen matchups the Wildcats could draw.

It’s a forgone conclusion that the Arizona Wildcats will receive a one-seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament given their elite résumé and Big 12 winning season.

Who Tommy Lloyd’s team draws via the Tournament Selection Committee and Selection Sunday has much higher levels of variance.

Bracketology 101

Who should Arizona fans WANT to matchup with in March Madness?

Breaking down the ideal Second Round, Elite Eight & Sweet Sixteen matchups the Cats could realistically face-off against using BracketMatrix.com.

Arizona Women’s Basketball season ends

PLUS Erika Thursday’s are back and at the perfect time with Arizona Women’s Basketball losing in the Big 12 Tournament last night to Molly Miller and ASU effectively ending the season.

The Wildcats finished in 15th place (16 teams) in the Big 12 Conference with a record of 3-15 and a sweep at the hand’s of their biggest rival.

And while it wasn’t exactly the ideal start for Becky Burke in year one, there’s still room for optimism. HERE’S WHY:

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