Arizona Wildcats Earn No. 4 Seed for NCAA Tournament

The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team has been ranked No. 21 in the latest AP Top 25 after a recent strong performance in the Big 12 Tournament, where they advanced to the title game before losing to Houston. The Wildcats secured a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face No. 13 seed Akron in the first round on March 21. This marks the fourth consecutive year Arizona has been a top four seed under head coach Tommy Lloyd, who has led the team to 20+ wins each season. Caleb Love's notable contributions, including an average of 19 points per game during the tournament, have bolstered Arizona's chances in March Madness. Following a challenging regular season, the Wildcats are optimistic about their tournament run, with a focus on correcting previous defensive and offensive issues. Head coach Lloyd expressed pride in the team's competitive spirit during the conference championship and excitement for the upcoming NCAA matchup.