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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 State guard Frankie Collins shoots between Arizona guard Cedric Henderson Jr. and guard Courtney Ramey (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona State stuns No. 7 Arizona 89-88 on Cambridge's heave

By John Marshall Feb. 25, 2023 05:37 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 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

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

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

Loyola Chicago's Lucas Williamson (1) shoots as other balls fly by during practice for the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Loyola Chicago plays Ohio State on Friday. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
South Preview: Loyola, Sister Jean eyeing another March run

By Will Graves Mar. 17, 2022 07:54 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

Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) drives to the basket against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Arizona Wildcats 3/3/2022

Mar. 01, 2022 11:30 PM EST

Arizona's Dalen Terry runs into Washington's Nate Roberts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Seattle. Terry was called for an offensive foul. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
No. 4 Arizona shakes sluggish start, routs Washington 92-68

By Tim Booth Feb. 12, 2022 09:15 PM EST

Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) shoots over the Utah defense in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
Utah Utes at Arizona Wildcats 1/15/2022

Jan. 15, 2022 10:18 PM EST

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) tries to block a three-point basket by Washington forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz., Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
Washington Huskies at Arizona Wildcats 1/3/2022

Jan. 03, 2022 10:20 PM EST

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) drives against California Baptist guard Chance Hunter during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
California Baptist Lancers at Arizona Wildcats 12/18/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 07:04 PM EST

Northern Arizona guard Mason Stark (11) drives on Arizona guard Pelle Larsson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Arizona Wildcats 11/9/2021

Nov. 09, 2021 11:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2021, file photo, Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin brings the ball up during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Southern California in Tucson, Ariz. Mathurin is one of several key returning players who should help ease Tommy Lloyd’s transition to head coach for the first time. Mathurin averaged 10.8 points as a freshman last season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Lloyd looking to get Arizona back on track in first year

By John Marshall Oct. 21, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few calls to his team during the first half of an NCAA semifinal college basketball game against Saint Mary's at the West Coast Conference tournament Monday, March 8, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Gonzaga riding offensive efficiency through perfect season

By John Marshall Mar. 17, 2021 04:45 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dixie State in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Kispert, Ayayi lead No. 1 Gonzaga over Dixie State 112-67

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 29, 2020 11:02 PM EST