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San Jose Today
By the People, for the People
Arizona Wildcats on Brink of NCAA Title After Near-Perfect Season
The Wildcats have just three wins left to capture the national championship after a dominant 35-2 campaign.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 5:38pm
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A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes Elite Eight matchup between the dominant Arizona Wildcats and the formidable Purdue Boilermakers.San Jose TodayThe Arizona Wildcats have been nearly unstoppable this season, racking up 35 wins and just two losses by a combined seven points. They've beaten top programs like Florida, Auburn, Alabama, and UCLA, and are now just three wins away from capturing the NCAA championship. Arizona's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense have made them one of the most complete teams in the country, and they'll face their toughest test yet against Purdue in the Elite Eight.
Why it matters
Arizona's remarkable season has put them on the brink of their first national title since 1997. Their dominant run through the regular season and tournament has made them one of the favorites to cut down the nets, and a championship would cement their status as one of the elite programs in college basketball.
The details
Arizona has been nearly flawless this season, with their only two losses coming by a combined seven points. They've beaten a slew of top-tier opponents, including Florida, Auburn, Alabama, and UCLA, and have shown the ability to win in a variety of ways. Led by Brayden Burries' 16.2 points per game, the Wildcats have a balanced scoring attack and play stifling defense, allowing them to control the tempo of games.
- Arizona finished the regular season with a 16-2 record in the Big 12, one of the toughest conferences in the country.
- The Wildcats have won their first three NCAA Tournament games, including a 109-78 rout of Arkansas in the Sweet 16.
- Arizona will face Purdue in the Elite Eight on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in San Jose.
The players
Brayden Burries
The leading scorer for Arizona, averaging 16.2 points per game.
Jaden Bradley
The Wildcats' starting point guard who controls the offense.
Koa Peat
A versatile forward who finishes efficiently for Arizona.
What’s next
Arizona will face Purdue in the Elite Eight on Saturday, March 28, 2026 in San Jose. The winner will advance to the Final Four.
The takeaway
Arizona's dominant season has put them on the brink of their first national championship since 1997. Their balanced scoring, stifling defense, and ability to win in a variety of ways have made them one of the most complete teams in the country. A win over Purdue in the Elite Eight would put the Wildcats just two victories away from cutting down the nets.
