Kerr Kriisa
Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) drives to the basket past Arizona State guard Desmond Cambridge Jr. (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 Tournament, Friday, March 10, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Big 12 - Semifinal 2 (win) at Big 12 - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/11/2023

Mar. 11, 2023 01:06 AM EST

Oregon center N'Faly Dante handles the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Washington State in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
ACC - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at ACC - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/10/2023

Mar. 09, 2023 08:20 PM EST

Southern California forward Joshua Morgan, left, and Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis reach for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Tubelis' 25 points power No. 8 Arizona past USC, 87-81

Mar. 03, 2023 02:11 AM EST

Arizona's Azuolas Tubelis (10) taunts fans after a win over Arizona State in an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Tubelis scores 21, No. 5 Arizona beats Arizona State 69-60

By Jack Magruder Dec. 31, 2022 05:00 PM EST

Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa (25) passes the ball around Indiana forward Miller Kopp (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
No. 10 Arizona tops No. 14 Indiana 89-75 in Vegas clash

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 10, 2022 10:29 PM EST

Creighton guard Baylor Scheierman (55) fights for a loose ball over Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) and forward Henri Veesaar (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
No. 4 Arizona turning heads early in the season

By John Marshall Nov. 30, 2022 02:26 PM EST

Arizona center Oumar Ballo (11), center, holds the winning trophy after Arizona defeated Creighton 81-79 in an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
Ballo, No. 14 Arizona beat No. 10 Creighton for Maui title

Nov. 23, 2022 07:42 PM EST

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) goes for the basket over San Diego State forward Aguek Arop (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
No. 14 Arizona beats No. 17 San Diego State 87-70 in Maui

Nov. 23, 2022 01:04 AM EST

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) makes a basket against Cincinnati during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 21, 2022, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
No. 14 Arizona holds off Cincinnati 101-93 at Maui Invite

Nov. 22, 2022 02:20 AM EST

Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa (25) shields the ball from Utah Tech guard Isaiah Pope, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 14 Arizona blows out Utah Tech 104-77 behind Kriisa

By Brian J. Pedersen Nov. 17, 2022 11:28 PM EST

Southern University guard Bryson Etienne (23) drives against Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Kriisa has triple-double, No. 17 Arizona tops Southern 95-78

By Brian J. Pedersen Nov. 11, 2022 11:41 PM EST

Nicholls State guard Micah Thomas drives past Arizona guard Adama Bal (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 17 Arizona opens with a 117-75 win over Nicholls State

By John Marshall Nov. 07, 2022 11:59 PM EST

FILE - Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd calls to his team during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against TCU, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. Arizona enters its second season under Lloyd with several new players, but it's a mix that's expected to make the former longtime Gonzaga assistant 2 for 2 in NCAA Tournament appearances. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
No. 17 Arizona aims to keep momentum in Lloyd's 2nd season

By John Marshall Oct. 20, 2022 02:57 PM EDT

FILE - UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) dribbles against Washington during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Feb. 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. UCLA returns forward Jaquez and point guard Tyger Campbell, two of the Pac-12's best players the past three seasons. The crafty Jaquez is healthy again after dealing with an ankle injury last season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Loaded No. 8 UCLA tops resurgent Pac-12 Conference

By John Marshall Oct. 20, 2022 02:31 PM EDT

Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa reacts after a foul call during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against TCU, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Feisty Kriisa brings antics and energy to top-seed Arizona

By Jim Vertuno Mar. 23, 2022 06:07 PM EDT

Arizona center Christian Koloko (35) dunks against TCU during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Mathurin, top-seeded Arizona survive TCU upset bid in OT

By Joe Reedy Mar. 21, 2022 12:56 AM EDT

Arizona guard Dalen Terry (4) reacts after a shot against Wright State during the second half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. Arizona won 87-70. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Terry keeping Arizona on point during NCAA Tournament

By Joe Reedy Mar. 19, 2022 10:03 PM EDT

Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) shoots against Wright State during the first half of a first-round NCAA college basketball tournament game, Friday, March 18, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Koloko, Arizona overpower Wright State in NCAA 1st round

By Bernie Wilson Mar. 18, 2022 09:48 PM EDT

FILE - Sister Jean, chaplain for the Loyola Chicago men's basketball team, right, celebrates as she talks with head coach Drew Valentine after the team defeated Northern Iowa in an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. Loyola is making back-to-back tournament appearances for the first time since 1963-64. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
TIPPING OFF: Always-dangerous Ramblers set sights on Ohio St

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2022 06:23 PM EDT

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd cuts down the net after defeating UCLA in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Arizona's Lloyd pulling all the right strings in first year

By John Marshall Mar. 15, 2022 04:19 PM EDT