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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

Arizona center Oumar Ballo dunks against California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Berkeley, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
College basketball undergoing a big man revival

By John Marshall Feb. 16, 2023 03:45 PM EST

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd talks to guard Kerr Kriisa (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 5 Arizona uses massive run to rout Oregon State 84-52

By John Marshall Feb. 04, 2023 11:54 PM EST

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) drives on UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won 58-52. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 11 Arizona ends No. 5 UCLA's 14-game win streak

By John Marshall Jan. 21, 2023 04:24 PM EST

Southern California forward Kobe Johnson (0) drives on Arizona center Oumar Ballo during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
No. 11 Arizona uses revamped lineup to roll over USC 81-66

By John Marshall Jan. 19, 2023 11:13 PM EST

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis, right, drives to the basket as Oregon State forward Tyler Bilodeau, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Tubelis lifts No. 9 Arizona to 86-74 win over Oregon State

By Gary Horowitz Jan. 13, 2023 01:15 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

California's ND Okafor (22) battles for a rebound with Arizona's Cedrick Henderson (45) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
No. 4 Arizona rebounds from first loss, beats winless Cal

By Brian J. Pedersen Dec. 04, 2022 07:14 PM EST

Utah center Keba Keita (13) defends against Arizona guard Pelle Larsson (3) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Branden Carlson, Utah race past No. 4 Arizona 81-66

By John Coon Dec. 01, 2022 10:54 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) 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

Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey gestures from the sideline during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Texas Tech, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Abilene Christian Wildcats at Ohio Bobcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 20, 2022 08:44 PM EDT